Kitchen Porter - DELAIRE GRAFF KITCHEN

Delaire (Pty) Ltd; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaire Graff Kitchen in Stellenbosch is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen clean and assist with service preparation. You will be responsible for basic cleaning, washing up, and helping maintain orderly prep areas under supervision.

The role requires a proactive, enthusiastic individual with strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Enthusiastic personality.
• Self-discipline.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic cleaning tasks quickly.
• Collect and wash up pots and pans.
• Clean crockery and cutlery; keep prep areas clean.
• General preparation of food and production areas under supervision.
• Unload equipment and food deliveries.
• Keep storeroom organised.
• Ensure work surfaces, floors and walls are clean and sanitised.
• Provide professional, friendly guest service while assisting chefs.
• Follow kitchen procedures and service standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Ability to work flexible hours

Enthusiastic personality

Self-discipline

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Delaire Graff Kitchen is looking for a Kitchen Porter to assist them in keeping the kitchen clean, helping with the preparation of service and being responsible to complete menial tasks in the kitchen.

Main responsibilities

• Carrying out basic cleaning tasks as fast as possible
• Collecting and washing up pots and pans
• Cleaning crockery & cutlery and ensuring food preparation sites are clean and ready
• The general preparation of food and food production areas under the supervision of a skilled cook
• Unloading equipment and food from deliveries
• Ensuring the storeroom remains organised
• Making sure work surfaces, floors and walls are always clean and sanitised
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while assisting other chefs in the kitchen
• Follow kitchen procedures and service standards

Main requirements

• Preferably 1- 2 years previous working experience in a restaurant kitchen environment
• Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Enthusiastic personality
• Self-discipline
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure

Delaire Graff Estate is an equal opportunity employer.