Kitchen Assistant

About the job
Company Description

WELL MAID (PTY) LTD is a diversified organization that focuses on events and catering, food distribution, domestic placement, and training services in culinary arts and housekeeping. Founded in 2013, Well Maid aims to provide convenient, sustainable food solutions and improve the lives of previously disadvantaged women and youth through its services. With a footprint in Boksburg, Lambton, and Midrand, Well Maid delivers across Johannesburg and nationally for events.

Role Description

This is a full-time Kitchen Assistant role located in the City of Johannesburg. The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for assisting chefs with food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, cashiering and providing excellent customer service on-site.

A kitchen assistant must be a dedicated and reliable. To be successful as a kitchen assistant, you should exercise exceptional time management and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner. Ultimately, an outstanding Kitchen Assistant should be able to comply with all food health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities, which include but not limited to:

Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook’s instructions.
Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking foodstuffs and helping to prepare salads and desserts

Skills

Hygiene standards knowledge
Customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Team player with good communication skills
Previous experience in a kitchen environment is a plus

Closing date: 23rd February 2025

Info@wellmaid.co.za

Should you not hear from us within 5 days after the post has been closed, please consider your application unsuccessful.