Food Services Assistant

Tsebo Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services provider in Johannesburg is seeking passionate food enthusiasts to join their team. In this role, you will ensure compliance with hygiene regulations, assist in meal preparation, and maintain high customer service standards. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in a similar position, and culinary qualifications are a plus. The environment is dynamic and requires teamwork, attention to detail, and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Culinary qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and hygiene regulations.
• Meet quality standards for customer service and food.
• Assist in meal preparation, especially salads and desserts.
• Ensure serving line is well-stocked and clean.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Maintain cleanliness of canteen tables and kitchen areas.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to details

Customer service orientated

Good communication skills

Trustworthy and Reliable

Motivated

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

About Us

Eatfresh a division of Tsebo Solutions Group is on the lookout for passionate food enthusiasts who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced catering environment. If you are committed to creating exceptional dining experiences and take pride in upholding the highest standards of hygiene and customer service, we want you on our team!

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk, and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency, and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our client’s needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that the Company & Statutory regulations regarding cleanliness & hygiene are complied with within all tasks undertaken.
• To ensure that the quality standards of both customer service and operating processes, health and safety standards and food standards are met.
• Assists in the preparation of meals, especially salads and desserts.
• Places entrees, salads, desserts and other food on the serving line.
• Keeps the serving line well-stocked and clean.
• May assist in training new employees.
• Stores and records food leftovers.
• Keeps canteen tables, kitchen and other areas clean and orderly.
• To ensure that customer expectations are met within the provisions of the contract.
• To ensure a high level of customer service within the area of responsibility.
• Where applicable, to ensure that stock in the designated area of responsibility is counted and signed over to the correct staff on the following shift.
• To carry out any reasonable request by management.
• To report and where possible take action when faced with customer and client complaints or compliments.
• To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
• Must be able to work night shift

Skills and Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills: Client/customer interface
• Trustworthy and Reliable
• Attention to details
• Motivated
• Passion about service with a smile
• Must enjoy practical and methodical work
• Be honest and reliable
• Have good hand-eye coordination
• Be able to work quickly and safely
• Have good personal hygiene
• Be free from skin allergies to foods and detergents
• Have good communication skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Customer service orientated

Qualifications

• 1 -2-year experience in a similar role
• Culinary qualification would be advantageous