Kitchen Assistant

Whether you are a seasoned Kitchen Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Hazyview. The team hires on merit and across communities in Mpumalanga.

What This Role Involves

An experienced Kitchen Assistant is needed to support operations in Hazyview. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Hazyview team on trust, and the Kitchen Assistant role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Hazyview much easier.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Hazyview teams, and the new Kitchen Assistant will feel that from the first week.

About Hazyview

Hazyview continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with close to the Komatipoort border post. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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 Hazyview.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Hazyview, Mpumalanga.

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

Your Team

Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Hazyview office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

On top of that, the team mix in Hazyview reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Your Workplace

On top of that, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hazyview site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Mpumalanga, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.

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

Core Functions

• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings

What You’ll Need

• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.