Food Service Assistant, Southern Suburbs - Faircape Group

The Faircape Group owns and manages six luxury retirement/lifestyle villages within the Western Cape.We currently have a vacancy for a Food Service Assistant in Kirstenhof, Southern Suburbs at our Cle Du Cap village. The successful incumbent will have a variety of tasks associated with food production and kitchen hygiene.

Job duties include, but is not limited to the following:

• Cleaning and preparation of vegetables, fruits and meats for cooking
• Cooking of simple foods

• Maintaining work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe conditions
• Washing of crockery and cutlery
• Packing of supplies in the food storage areas
• Assist in storing unused food and supplies, dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and knowledge:

• Similar experience in the kitchen and food preparation
• Knowledge of standard kitchen equipment, utensils and measurements
• Knowledge of sanitation practices related to handling and serving food
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen atmosphere
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Specific Requirements

• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job

Working Hours: Required to work 16.25 shifts per month. Normal working days are Mondays to Sundays, according to the roster, from 07h00 to 19h00