General Kitchen Worker

Craven Cottage CC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC is seeking a reliable kitchen support role to assist with food prep, packaging, and general kitchen duties. Responsibilities include washing, chopping, and portioning produce; packaging meals; and maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment.

Candidates should have Grade 12 and ideally a formal food handling certification; 1–2 years in a similar role is typical. The job requires standing for long periods and lifting. On-site work in a fast-paced setting is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation rules.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy boxes or supplies.
• Ability to follow instructions quickly and assist cooks or waitstaff as needed.
• Formal food handling certification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, and slice fruits and vegetables.
• Measure ingredients and help assemble or package meals and take-out orders.
• Wash and dry dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Sweep and mop floors, wipe down counters, and sanitize work areas.
• Unload food deliveries from trucks and store items safely in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries.
• Restock workstations with necessary supplies.
• Empty trash cans, replace garbage liners, and dispose of kitchen waste properly.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team assistance

Education

Grade 12

Formal food handling certification

Job description

Duties:

• Wash, peel, chop, and slice fruits and vegetables.
• Measure ingredients and help assemble or package meals and take-out orders.
• Wash and dry dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Sweep and mop floors, wipe down counters, and sanitize work areas.
• Unload food deliveries from trucks and store items safely in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries.
• Restock workstations with necessary supplies.
• Empty trash cans, replace garbage liners, and dispose of kitchen waste properly.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• A formal food handling certification will be an advantage
• At least 1-2 years' experience in a similar role
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy boxes or supplies.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation rules.
• Ability to follow instructions quickly and assist cooks or waitstaff as needed