Kitchen Porter - Catering

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Regular hours

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Kitchen Porter for a catering operation in Mahikeng. You will maintain cleanliness, handle dishwashing, and assist chefs with basic prep to support smooth kitchen service. This entry-level role is essential to hygiene and efficiency.

Working hours are regular, with training available for growth within the catering team and a supportive, team-oriented environment in a professional kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of hygiene and safety standards in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to perform manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Wash and properly store all kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, and glassware.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including floors, surfaces, and equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as directed by the chefs, such as peeling vegetables or assembling simple dishes.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling, ensuring compliance with environmental health regulations.
• Receive and store deliveries, ensuring proper rotation of stock.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods, ensuring all operational needs are met efficiently.

Skills

Hygiene & safety

Under pressure

Stamina & fitness

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and hard-working Kitchen Porter to support their catering operations in Mahikeng . This essential role ensures that the kitchen runs smoothly by maintaining cleanliness, managing dishwashing, and assisting chefs with basic preparation tasks. You will play a crucial part in upholding the hygiene standards and operational efficiency required for high-quality catering services, working as a vital member of the kitchen brigade.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash and properly store all kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, and glassware.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including floors, surfaces, and equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as directed by the chefs, such as peeling vegetables or assembling simple dishes.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling, ensuring compliance with environmental health regulations.
• Receive and store deliveries, ensuring proper rotation of stock.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods, ensuring all operational needs are met efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role within a kitchen or catering environment is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong understanding of hygiene and safety standards in a commercial kitchen.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
• Good physical stamina and the ability to perform manual tasks.
• Reliable, punctual, and a strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular working hours.
• Opportunity to work in a professional kitchen environment.
• Training and potential for growth within the catering team.
• Supportive team atmosphere.
• Contribution to a well-regarded catering service in Mahikeng .