Part Time Kitchen Assistant

Mitchells & Butlers Plc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchells & Butlers Plc is seeking a Catering Kitchen Assistant in Upington to support the culinary team. The role emphasizes maintaining kitchen operations, assisting with food preparation, and upholding health and safety standards.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone eager to develop a career in the culinary field. Responsibilities include helping with food prep, maintaining cleanliness, managing stock, and following recipes under senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good understanding of basic food hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation tasks, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and basic cooking.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Manage stock rotation and assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Learn and follow recipes and preparation methods as directed by senior kitchen staff.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Food safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Catering Kitchen Assistant – Upington

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Kitchen Assistant to support their culinary team in Upington. This role is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of the kitchen, assisting chefs with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all health and safety standards are met. You will play a key part in the preparation process, contributing to the high-quality food output that defines our client's catering services. This is a great entry‑level opportunity for someone passionate about food and looking to build a career in the culinary field.

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Kitchen Assistant to support their culinary team in Upington. This role is essential for maintaining the smooth operation of the kitchen, assisting chefs with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring all health and safety standards are met. You will play a key part in the preparation process, contributing to the high‑quality food output that defines our client's catering services. This is a great entry‑level opportunity for someone passionate about food and looking to build a career in the culinary field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation tasks, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and basic cooking.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Manage stock rotation and assist with receiving and storing deliveries.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Learn and follow recipes and preparation methods as directed by senior kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is advantageous but not essential.
• A strong willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Good understanding of basic food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a