Kitchen Assistant (Part Time)

Riverview Charter School; KwaMaqoma; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

Riverview Charter School seeks a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support food preparation and service. The role involves maintaining hygiene and safety protocols, working efficiently in a cafeteria setting, and collaborating with staff to ensure high productivity levels. Ideal candidates will demonstrate integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge or experience with food preparation and service.
• Physically able to lift and move items up to 30lbs.
• Strong communication and child-friendly nature.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation and service for Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack.
• Maintains dish room and floors; washing dishes and sweeping.
• Handles food supply needs and reports to the Executive Chef.

Skills

Food preparation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical fitness

Integrity

Job description

JOB TITLE: Kitchen AssistantQualifications

• General knowledge or experience with food preparation and service;
• Physically able to stand long periods of time;
• Physically fit for strenuous activity of lifting and moving items up to 30lbs;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including child friendly nature;
• Acts with integrity, fairness, trust, respect, and professionalism.

Job Description

• Assists in food preparation and service, as needed, for Breakfast, Lunch and Snack, using proper USDA portion control standards;
• Completes morning set up procedures to include: sinks, silverware, napkins, sanitizer bottles, water cart, washing fruit, snack cart, breakfast restock, and Tidewatch snacks;
• Maintains dish room and floors; washing dishes and sweeping as needed;
• Assists with receipt of deliveries and proper stocking procedures;
• Ensures productivity levels are high at all times to achieve daily goals in a timely manner;
• Completes breakdown and clean-up duties to include: storage of foods, dishwashing, sanitizing wipe down, sweep floor, dressings restocked and Tidewatch set-up;
• Reports food supply needs to the Executive Chef;
• Assists with cafeteria set up or clean up;
• Assists with chalkboard education and/or cafeteria interaction;
• Follows proper food handling to maintain food quality and ensure food safety.
• Responsible for the preparation and serving of food and beverages in accordance with all federal, state, and local policies.
• Adheres to all health and safety policies.
• Operates equipment in properly to assure safety and to avoid damage to the equipment.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; performs job safely.
• Adheres to policies and procedures as outlined in the Riverview Employee Handbook.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Establishes effective working relationships with other members of the school staff.
• Promotes the overall effectiveness by performing tasks and sharing responsibilities with members of the department during peak periods or when there is an overload of duties.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Maintains job skills and participate in available training programs.

Terms Of EmploymentPart Time as needed. Approximately 15 hours per week.