Kitchen Assistant

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Overview This role is for a Kitchen Assistant at Phakisa Group. The successful candidate will be a reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic individual responsible for assisting with the daily preparation and running of the kitchen. This includes ensuring food is prepared efficiently and that high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety are consistently maintained. What you will do * Assist with food preparation, including washing, peeling, cutting, and portioning ingredients. * Assist chefs and kitchen staff with daily kitchen operations. * Prepare basic meals and assist with plating and serving when required. * Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and food preparation areas. * Wash and sanitise dishes, utensils, equipment, and work surfaces. * Ensure food is stored correctly and according to food safety requirements. * Assist with receiving, unpacking, and storing kitchen stock. * Monitor stock levels and report shortages to the Kitchen Manager or Supervisor. * Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety procedures. * Assist with cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining an organised workspace. * Dispose of waste correctly and maintain a clean working environment. * Work effectively as part of a team and assist colleagues when required. * Perform any other reasonable duties related to kitchen and food service operations. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12. * Previous experience in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, catering, or food-service environment will be advantageous. * Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Good communication and teamwork skills. * Reliable, punctual, and hardworking. * Good attention to detail. * Ability to follow instructions and procedures. * Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays where required. * Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods. * Friendly and respectful. * Hardworking and dependable. * Team-oriented. * Willing to learn. * Organised and responsible. * Able to work under pressure. * Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Who should apply An individual with Grade 12, who is reliable, hardworking, and enthusiastic. The ideal candidate should have basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene, possess good communication and teamwork skills, and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with good attention to detail. They must be punctual, physically fit, able to stand for extended periods, and willing to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays. The applicant should be friendly, respectful, dependable, team-oriented, willing to learn, organised, responsible, able to work under pressure, and committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Previous experience in a kitchen or food-service environment is considered an advantage. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/kitchen-assistant-phakisa-group Source: myjobmag

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