Kitchen Assistant

Babylonstoren; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Paarl is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their production kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have a National Senior Certificate, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include assisting with production tasks and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The job requires flexibility to work overtime, night shifts, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' relevant experience in a food production or processing environment.
• Knowledge of the ready-to-eat meal manufacturing process.
• Willingness to work overtime, night shifts and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general tasks in the production kitchen plant.
• Comply with food safety, health and safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with production and labelling activities.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to adapt quickly

Comprehension abilities

Education

National Senior Certificate qualification (matric / Grade 12)

Job description

Kleinbosch has an exciting new position for a Kitchen assistant to join the production kitchen team.

Requirements

• A completed National Senior Certificate qualification (matric / Grade 12).
• 2–3 years’ relevant experience in a food production or processing environment.
• Good comprehension, ability to adapt, and a fast learner.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the ready-to-eat meal manufacturing process.
• Willingness to work overtime, night shift and over weekends when operationally required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general tasks in the production kitchen plant.
• Comply with food safety, health and safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with production and labelling activities.