Entry-Level Catering Ops Assistant - Events

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

On-the-job training

Supportive team environment

Diverse events in Soweto area

Practical catering skills

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Catering Operations Assistant in Soweto to support daily catering operations and event prep. You will work with the catering team to ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service across diverse events in the Gauteng region.

The role offers hands-on learning in a dynamic catering environment, with opportunities to gain practical skills, improve service delivery, and grow within the team in Soweto.

Qualifications

• Previous catering/food service experience is beneficial but not required.
• Willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and stay organized.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weight.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and setup of food and beverage stations for events.
• Support the catering team during service for timely meal delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with inventory and stock replenishment.
• Help with breakdown and event space clean-up after service.
• Provide general support to the catering supervisor and team.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Food safety

Customer service

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Catering Operations Assistant in Soweto to support daily catering operations and event prep. You will work with the catering team to ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and service across diverse events in the Gauteng region.

The role offers hands-on learning in a dynamic catering environment, with opportunities to gain practical skills, improve service delivery, and grow within the team in Soweto.