Kitchen Assistant

Nefcorp; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporate kitchen team in South Africa is seeking a Kitchen Assistant on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role involves maintaining kitchens in a hygienic condition, managing inventory, and preparing refreshments for meetings. Candidates should have Grade 12 education, basic food hygiene certification, and prior kitchen experience in a corporate environment. This position requires teamwork and excellent time management skills.

Qualifications

• 6-12 months previous kitchen work experience in a corporate environment.
• Ability to read and write.
• Sound knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all kitchens are maintained in a hygienic condition.
• Keep serving counters and meeting rooms clean.
• Manage inventory of stock, including groceries and cutlery.
• Prepare meeting rooms and refreshments before scheduled meetings.
• Liaise daily with reception on upcoming activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Grade 12 education

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

The NEF is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join our Facilities team on a 03 months fixed-term contract.

The incumbent's responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring all kitchens are maintained in a hygienic condition, including cleaning, washing, and preparation duties to support organized and smooth kitchen operations.
• Maintaining a hygienic environment in all kitchens.
• Keeping serving counters, meeting rooms, and kitchens clean.
• Collecting dishes from meeting rooms.
• Ensuring cupboards are clean and hygienic.
• Clearing refrigerators, freezers, and storage rooms.
• Keeping kitchen walls, floors, and surfaces clean.
• Preparing meeting rooms before scheduled meetings.
• Preparing refreshments at least 10 minutes before meetings.
• Ensuring all clients are served with refreshments accordingly.
• Properly stocking divisional kitchens.
• Managing inventory of stock, including groceries, cutlery, and crockery.
• Counting stock weekly and submitting stock sheets for re-order.
• Organizing and storing stock correctly.
• Attending to catering requests 48 hours prior to events.
• Liaising daily with reception on upcoming activities.
• Reporting faulty equipment to supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Grade 12 education.
• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• 6-12 months previous kitchen work experience in a corporate environment.
• Attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and write.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Sound knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks.
• Adaptability to changes in workload or kitchen requirements.

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