Kitchen Assistant

A Kitchen Assistant position is being filled in Colesberg. Suitable candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

About This Position

This Kitchen Assistant role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Colesberg. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Northern Cape.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Colesberg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Kitchen Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hospitality jobs group in Colesberg.

About Colesberg

On top of that, the role is based in Colesberg, in the Kathu iron ore belt. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Colesberg and the broader Northern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Colesberg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Colesberg, Northern Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Colesberg.

Your Future Here

Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Colesberg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Colesberg team member.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Colesberg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

Diversity and Inclusion

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Colesberg.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Equally, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

Crucially, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Colesberg.

What We Offer

On top of that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this hospitality jobs role in Colesberg; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Core Functions

• Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
• Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
• Support events, banquets and conference operations

Essential Criteria

• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
• Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.