Kitchen Porter

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training & development

Stable work environment

Staff meals

Friendly team atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a diligent Kitchen Porter to support the busy catering team. You will help wash dishes, maintain cleanliness, and assist chefs with basic prep, contributing to a safe and efficient kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates are reliable, physically fit, and eager to learn; prior kitchen experience is welcome but not required. This entry point offers opportunities for training and a stable, supportive workplace in Polokwane.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and safety principles.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong commitment to duties.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans, ensuring they are clean and sanitized.
• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, including floors, work surfaces, and equipment.
• Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables or chopping ingredients.
• Receive and store deliveries, ensuring proper rotation of stock.
• Uphold strict hygiene and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cleanliness

Physical fitness

Team player

Food hygiene knowledge

Reliability

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and hard-working Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen brigade at their busy catering establishment in Polokwane . As a Kitchen Porter, you will be essential in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment for the culinary team. Your responsibilities will include washing dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and assisting chefs with basic food preparation tasks. This role is a great entry point into the professional kitchen environment in Polokwane .

Key Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, pots, and pans, ensuring they are clean and sanitized.


• Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, including floors, work surfaces, and equipment.


• Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with company procedures.


• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables or chopping ingredients.


• Receive and store deliveries, ensuring proper rotation of stock.


• Uphold strict hygiene and safety standards at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred, but not essential.


• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards of cleanliness.


• Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.


• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.


• Understanding of basic food hygiene and safety principles.


• Reliable and punctual, with a strong commitment to assigned duties.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.


• Opportunities for training and development within the kitchen.


• A stable work environment in a reputable establishment in Polokwane .


• Staff meals provided during shifts.


• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere.