Catering Kitchen Assistant — Entry Level & Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

On-the-job training

Career progression opportunities

Uniform provided

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter / Catering Assistant to keep the kitchen clean and organized in Polokwane. You will assist chefs with basic prep, maintain hygiene, and support the kitchen during service in a busy catering operation.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, uniform provision, and opportunities for career progression within the company in Limpopo.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good understanding of basic hygiene and sanitation principles.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans, ensuring they are clean and stored correctly.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables, chopping ingredients, and portioning.
• Receive and store deliveries, ensuring proper rotation and organization of stock.
• Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the kitchen team as needed during service to ensure efficiency.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter / Catering Assistant to keep the kitchen clean and organized in Polokwane. You will assist chefs with basic prep, maintain hygiene, and support the kitchen during service in a busy catering operation.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, uniform provision, and opportunities for career progression within the company in Limpopo.