Food Services Assistant

Tsebo Solutions Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is looking for a hospitality-focused team member in Durban to assist with food service, maintain clean dining and kitchen areas, and ensure safety standards are met. You will support with stocking, serving, and setting up service areas while collaborating with colleagues to deliver smooth operations.

The role emphasizes basic food handling, reliable attendance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a customer-facing capacity.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required; catering experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Basic food handling and hygiene knowledge.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Ability to stand for long periods and carry/move items.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and presentation.
• Serve meals and beverages in a professional and friendly manner.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and service areas.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times.
• Support with receiving, storing, and handling food supplies.
• Assist with setting up and clearing service areas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Basic food handling

Communication

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Reliability

Stamina

Lifting/carrying

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Catering experience encouraged

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with basic food preparation and presentation
• Serve meals and beverages in a professional and friendly manner
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and service areas
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
• Support with receiving, storing, and handling food supplies
• Assist with setting up and clearing service areas
• Operate kitchen equipment safely
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operations

Skills and Competencies

• Basic food handling and hygiene knowledge
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Physically able to carry and move items when required

Qualifications

Grade 12 (Matric) Previous experience in catering or food service is an advantage (not essential)