Kitchen Assistant

Applications are warmly invited for a Kitchen Assistant role based in Germiston. We welcome candidates from every background across Gauteng who are ready to grow with us.

The Role

The Kitchen Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Gauteng. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Germiston and across the hospitality jobs space.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Germiston team.

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 Germiston much easier.

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 Germiston.

Based in Germiston

Germiston continues to grow as an employment hub in Gauteng, with in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct. 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.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Germiston, Gauteng.

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 Germiston.

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

Where You’ll Work

Notably, 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.

Practically speaking, 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 Germiston site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Practically speaking, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.

What We Offer

Importantly, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this hospitality jobs role in Germiston; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

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

Practically speaking, 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Crucially, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.

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.

In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
• Support events, banquets and conference operations
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Maintain the required hygiene and uniform standards in line with safety and service policy during all shifts
• Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
• Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
• Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams

Candidate Profile

• Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
• Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
• Willing to follow the company’s lawful uniform, hygiene and safety policy on shift
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Beyond that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.