Kitchen Porter & Catering Assistant - Flexible Part-Time

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Regular payment schedule

Friendly team environment

Flexible part-time hours

Uniform provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter / Catering Assistant to join a busy Queenstown kitchen. The role focuses on keeping the area clean, supporting chefs with basic food prep, and maintaining high sanitation standards to ensure smooth operations.

This entry-level position offers a competitive hourly wage, potential flexible hours, and a friendly team environment. A willingness to learn and reliability are valued as you gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen hygiene is preferred.
• Willingness to learn kitchen routines.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift moderate weights.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and service areas.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, cookware and utensils by hand or machine.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables and portioning ingredients.
• Organize and maintain storage areas with proper stock rotation and labeling.
• Empty refuse bins and keep waste disposal areas clean.
• Support the kitchen team to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow.

Skills

Hygiene standards

Follow instructions

Reliable & punctual

Physical stamina

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter / Catering Assistant to join a busy Queenstown kitchen. The role focuses on keeping the area clean, supporting chefs with basic food prep, and maintaining high sanitation standards to ensure smooth operations.

This entry-level position offers a competitive hourly wage, potential flexible hours, and a friendly team environment. A willingness to learn and reliability are valued as you gain hands-on experience in a professional kitchen.