School Kitchen Assistant — Grow Your Culinary Skills

St John's D.S.G.; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive school culture

Development opportunities

Internal catering team support

Job summary

St John’s D.S.G. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the school kitchen operations in Pietermaritzburg. The role requires hands-on cooking, food prep, and ensuring hygienic standards across all areas.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver meals, maintain equipment cleanliness, and follow safety guidelines. The position begins 1 January 2027. The ideal candidate has at least two years of kitchen experience, a relevant qualification, great teamwork, and a clear criminal record.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Kitchen Assistant experience.
• Qualification as a Kitchen Assistant.
• Be engaging, honest, genuine, and kind.
• Excellent teamwork, communication and collaboration skills.
• Clear criminal clearance certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient day-to-day operation of the catering department, delivering the highest work standard in all aspects of catering.
• Take a hands-on approach in every aspect of kitchen work, managing time and working under pressure.
• Assist as directed with the preparation of food.
• Ensure a consistently high standard of cleanliness in all areas of work.
• Ensure compliance with Fire, Health and safety, HACCP & food hygiene regulations.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to an excellent standard of cleanliness.
• Assist with the preparation of food for functions and events.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Communication

Criminal clearance

Education

Kitchen Assistant qualification

Job description

St John’s D.S.G. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the school kitchen operations in Pietermaritzburg. The role requires hands-on cooking, food prep, and ensuring hygienic standards across all areas.

You will collaborate with staff to deliver meals, maintain equipment cleanliness, and follow safety guidelines. The position begins 1 January 2027. The ideal candidate has at least two years of kitchen experience, a relevant qualification, great teamwork, and a clear criminal record.