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Kitchen Assistant (Prep & Scullery) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Alberton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

You'll cook fast, clean food on the line at a casual dining restaurant in Alberton. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Alberton. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.

What you need

Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
You take instruction from the head chef without drama
Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal

What you get

On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
Chef whites and safety shoes provided
Two staff meals per shift
Transport allowance for split and late shifts

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Alberton really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates, certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine).
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Alberton; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.
Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.