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Kitchen Assistant (Prep & Scullery)

How2Apply Talent Network

Roodepoort, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 5 hours ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

R12 000 – R17 000/month

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Job Description

Behind every good plate at this safari lodge kitchen in Roodepoort is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Roodepoort (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

What you'll actually do

Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.
Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.

Must-haves

You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed

Nice if you have

Experience with combi ovens and batch cooking
Halaal or kosher kitchen experience

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Roodepoort really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, your culinary qualification or trade test certificate plus a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.
List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.