Service Area Assistant Cheese

Career27; Durban; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Career27 in Durban North is looking for a Service Area Assistant to ensure meals are prepared and displayed per recipe and quantity, while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. You will handle customer orders, assist shoppers, and promote products in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires English communication, the ability to pass assessments, and flexibility to work across stores. A South African ID is required for application.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required; 3 years retail experience is an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Must pass assessments at the required level.
• Competency-based interviews.
• Flexible and willing to be transferred between stores.
• Must have a valid South African ID.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all meals are served according to recipe and quantity specifications.
• Display meals according to laid down standards.
• Process all customer orders according to correct procedures and service standards.
• Prevent wastage/shrinkage/damages.
• Check correct pricing (eg. labels/display).
• Check quality, rotate stock, remove expired stock.
• Operate and clean equipment according to laid down standards.
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards.
• Adhere to security procedures; assist customers professionally.
• Promote products.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Shifts flexibility

Education

Grade 12

Job description

## Service Area Assistant CheeseApply: Durban North - KwaZulu-Natal: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 24, 2026 (6 days left to apply): JR105976It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Ensure all meals are displayed and served according to recipe and quantity specifications and ensure that hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards are maintained.**Competencies:**Being customer minded by seeing situations through the eyes of the customer and responding positivelyExcellent communication skills by listening attentively, responding appropriately and talking in a clear, understandable mannerDisplay a sense of urgency in constantly striving to complete tasks in the shortest possible timePerform routine tasks at a constant high standardDevelop self by constantly looking for opportunities to improve/grow selfWilling to be flexible and multi-skilledAble to work shifts to meet operational requirements**Minimum Requirements:**Grade 122- 3 years retail experience an added advantageAbility to communicate in EnglishMust be able to pass given assessments at the required levelMust be successful in competency based interviewsMust be flexible and willing to be transferred between storesMust be willing to give authorization for a full credit and criminal checkMust have a valid South African ID (attach copy to application)**Key Responsibilities:**Ensure all meals are served according to recipe and quantity specificationsDisplay meals according to laid down standardsProcess all customer orders according to the correct procedures and service standardsPrevent wastage/shrinkage/damagesCheck correct pricing eg. Labels/displayCheck quality, rotate stock, remove expired stockOperate and clean equipment according to laid down standardsMaintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards (floor and back-up)Adhere to and maintain security proceduresApproach and advise customers on the product, listen to customers’ requests, provide the required product or services and handle customers in a courteous and professional mannerPromote products**25 Oct 2026**