Kitchen Assistant

St John's D.S.G.; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school culture

Development opportunities

Internal catering team support

Job summary

St John’s D.S.G. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the school kitchen operations in Pietermaritzburg. The role requires hands-on cooking, food prep, and ensuring hygienic standards across all areas.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver meals, maintain equipment cleanliness, and follow safety guidelines. The position begins 1 January 2027. The ideal candidate has at least two years of kitchen experience, a relevant qualification, great teamwork, and a clear criminal record.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Kitchen Assistant experience.
• Qualification as a Kitchen Assistant.
• Be engaging, honest, genuine, and kind.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills.
• Clear criminal clearance certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the catering department, delivering the highest work standard in all aspects of catering.
• Take a hands-on approach in every aspect of kitchen work, managing time and working under pressure.
• Assist as directed with the preparation of food.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness in all areas of work.
• Ensure compliance with Fire, Health and safety, HACCP & food hygiene regulations.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to an excellent standard of cleanliness.
• Assist with the preparation of food for functions and events.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Criminal clearance

Education

Kitchen Assistant qualification

Job description

TO QUALIFY TO JOIN OUR SCHOOL AS A KITCHEN ASSISSTANT YOU WOULD:

• Have a min. 2 years of Kitchen Assistant experience.
• Have an appropriate qualification as a Kitchen Assistant.
• Be engaging, honest, genuine, and kind.
• Have excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills.
• Have strong values that align to the Christian ethos of the school
• Have a clear criminal clearance certificate.

OUR EXPECTATIONS ARE THAT YOU WOULD:

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the catering department, delivering the highest work standard in all aspects of catering.
• Take a hands‑on approach in every aspect of kitchen work, managing time and working under pressure.
• Assist as directed with the preparation of food.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness in all areas of work.
• Ensure compliance with all Fire, Health and safety, HACCP & food and safety/hygiene regulations.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained to an excellent standard of cleanliness.
• Assist with the preparation of the food for functions / events.

THE BENEFITS FOR YOU ARE THAT:

• You will work as a Kitchen Assistant with a school with a positive, happy and supportive culture.
• You will have many opportunities to continue developing your skills.
• You will be supported by the St John's D.S.G internal catering team.

Closing Date: 8h00am on 5 October 2026

Position Available: 1st January 2027

St John’s D.S.G. reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or an appointment. Applicants who do not meet the requirements of the advertised post or who do not submit the application form and requested evidence, will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Applicants who have not been contacted after 6 weeks should take it that their application has not been successful.

St John’s D.S.G. is an equal opportunity employer. The School’s Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. St John’s D.S.G. supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.

St John’s D.S.G., in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.