Kitchen Assistant | Sea Point – Cape Town | Children'S Playhouse

Kitchen Assistant | Sea Point – Cape Town | Children's Playhouse

Nationally expanding Children's Playhouse is opening in Cape Town!

We are looking for experienced KITCHEN ASSISTANT to join the team!

Start date : 1st March

Main Duties:

1. Ability to perform well under pressure and work quickly and efficiently.
2. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to enjoy working with others.
3. Keenness to follow instructions and prepare basic meals.
4. Remarkable organization skills and the ability to keep track of kitchen inventory.
5. Knowledge of cooking techniques and methods.
6. Understanding of health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and storage.
7. Basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment.
8. Proven work experience as Kitchen Assistants, Commis Chefs, Assistant Cooks, or other related positions are preferable.
9. Washing, cleaning, and food preparation duties in a kitchen.
10. Maintain kitchens that can operate efficiently and cleanly so patrons can enjoy safely prepared food.
11. Execute some basic recipes as directed by the manager.
12. Organizing storage areas so ingredients and tools are easy to access.
13. Check inventories, track food wastage and make sure the kitchen meets all health and safety requirements.
14. Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation areas to establish proper hygiene.
15. Washing and storing all cooking appliances, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.

Candidate Expectations:

1. Valid work permit and/or SA ID
2. At least 2 years' experience in a similar role
3. Hospitality/Kitchen training certification will be welcomed
4. Sober habits

Salary Package:

Kitchen Assistant Salary: R30 per hour for a 45-hour week = R per month

15 days annual leave (subject to the operational needs of the employer)

Working Hours:

Tuesday – Saturday (8:30am – 4:30pm / 8 hours)

Sunday (8:30am – 1:30pm / 5 hours)

Morning tea break = 15 minutes

Lunch break = half an hour

Afternoon tea break = 15 minutes

Employees are entitled to a sandwich from the shop for lunch as well as 1 x beverage.

To apply for Kitchen Assistant | Sea Point – Cape Town | Children's Playhouse, please send your CV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV. We appreciate all applications.

However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.