Kitchen Prep & Sanitation Specialist

Craven Cottage CC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven Cottage CC is seeking a reliable kitchen support role to assist with food prep, packaging, and general kitchen duties. Responsibilities include washing, chopping, and portioning produce; packaging meals; and maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment.

Candidates should have Grade 12 and ideally a formal food handling certification; 1–2 years in a similar role is typical. The job requires standing for long periods and lifting. On-site work in a fast-paced setting is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation rules.
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift heavy boxes or supplies.
• Ability to follow instructions quickly and assist cooks or waitstaff as needed.
• Formal food handling certification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, chop, and slice fruits and vegetables.
• Measure ingredients and help assemble or package meals and take-out orders.
• Wash and dry dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
• Sweep and mop floors, wipe down counters, and sanitize work areas.
• Unload food deliveries from trucks and store items safely in refrigerators, freezers, and pantries.
• Restock workstations with necessary supplies.
• Empty trash cans, replace garbage liners, and dispose of kitchen waste properly.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team assistance

Education

Grade 12

Formal food handling certification

Job description

Craven Cottage CC is seeking a reliable kitchen support role to assist with food prep, packaging, and general kitchen duties. Responsibilities include washing, chopping, and portioning produce; packaging meals; and maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment.

Candidates should have Grade 12 and ideally a formal food handling certification; 1–2 years in a similar role is typical. The job requires standing for long periods and lifting. On-site work in a fast-paced setting is expected.