Kitchen Assistant jobs in Durban

A leading catering company is seeking a Food Service Assistant in Durban. The successful candidate will assist cooks with meal preparations, serve food, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining area. Candidates should have Grade 12 and ideally have 1-2 years of experience in a similar role. Culinary qualifications and experience in a retirement village are advantageous. This position...

A leading food service company in Durban is seeking a dedicated kitchen staff member to oversee kitchen operations, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and assist in food preparation. Responsibilities include managing stock, ensuring cleanliness, and dishing up orders for exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have a Matric qualification and prior experience in food...

Main purpose of the job: The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing smooth operation of kitchen production, maintain consistency in all menu items and assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager. Desirable education and experience: - Matric is essential - Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is...

Position Summary: Assist in food preparation within an assigned section, ensuring compliance with recipes, food safety, and HACCP standards under the guidance of superiors. Key Responsibilities: - - Follow company guidelines for food production, presentation, portion, and quality control. - Adhere to sanitation and food safety protocols. Key Requirements: - - Fluent in English; additional...

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApplication Deadline : February 15, 2026 Job Advert Summary - We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team. The Food Service Assistant assists the Cooks and Chefs with food productions and preparations, serves food, and keeps the dining area and kitchen clean. Minimum Requirements - Grade 12 - 1 -2-year experience in a...

Job Summary: To lead and organise the Grill Room team, to set and maintain standards and to strive to always keep improving standards whilst maintaining budget and gross profit. Responsible to operate within the policies and procedures as set out in the operating manual. Minimum Requirements: Experience as an Assistant Restaurant manager/ Supervisor in a 4- 5-star environment Ability to...

Job Description Job Number: Commis Chef (HOT0C9DU) Work Locations Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch Umhlanga, Durban 500200 Responsibilities As a Commis Chef, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Commis Chef will also be required to prepare all mis‑en‑place and contribute to departmental targets....

Food Service Staff Allow campers the opportunity to have fun and learn about Jesus by ensuring that their physical needs are met. Assist in the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals and other daily Dining Hall activities. - Cook (must have at least 2 years of experience) - Baker – Preparing baked goods every week for camp and groups (must have at least 2 years of experience) - Cook's...

POSITION SUMMARY Our jobs aren’t just about putting food on the table that our guests will enjoy until they ask for their bill. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique – with food and drinks on the side. Our Guest Service Experts take the initiative and deliver a wide range of services to make sure that guests enjoy their meal. Whether setting tables, communicating...

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApplication Deadline : January 30, 2026 Responsibilities Job responsibilities: - Ensures that work areas are clean and tidy prior to opening, during service and at closing times (this includes the inside and outside of the building as well as the car park area) thus ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. - Ensures that floors are...

Temp Sous Chef | Luxury Boutique Hotel Location: Ballito Salary: Negotiable DOE | Live-out Contract: 3-month temporary contract Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a skilled Temp Sous Chef to join a luxury boutique hotel in Ballito for a short-term, three-month contract. This role is ideal for a motivated culinary professional with experience in high-end hospitality. Key...

Minimum requirement: - Basic literacy and numeracy. Experience: - Appropriate experience in a Food Services environment. Inherent requirements of the job: - Willingness to work shifts and overtime, which includes weekends and public holidays. - Incumbent must be healthy and strong enough to lift heavy objects and be on their feet the entire day. - Dress according to the departmental...

Responsibilities - Ensure appropriate dress code in with health and safety requirements and in accordance with Hollywood standards. - Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and worksurfaces, to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices and ensure conformance to established standards. - Inspect kitchen stock- all food, spices, etc. Recommendations to defrost freezers...

Main purpose of the job: The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing smooth operation of kitchen production, maintain consistency in all menu items and assist with monitoring inventory and communicating needs to the catering manager. Desirable education and experience: - Matric is essential - Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is...

A community camp organization in Durban is seeking Food Service Staff to create enjoyable dining experiences for campers. Responsibilities include cooking, baking, assisting in the kitchen, and maintaining cleanliness in the Dining Hall. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in cooking and baking. This part-time, year-round position offers paid opportunities and is ideal for those...

Job Advert Summary We are recruiting for a Food Service Assistant to join our team. The Food Service Assistant assists the Cooks and Chefs with food productions and preparations, serves food, and keeps the dining area and kitchen clean. Established in 1975, Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 5 000 people ranging...

Job Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaApplication Deadline : February 15, 2026 Job Advert Summary - We are recruiting for a Chef/ Shift Supervisor to prepare meals and carry out duties to the requirements and satisfaction of the company and the client. Minimum Requirements - Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent - Culinary Qualification will be advantageous - 2-5 years' experience and...

Position Summary: undamental kitchen support, focusing on prep work (mise en place) like washing, chopping, and seasoning ingredients, assisting senior chefs with cooking tasks, maintaining strict hygiene and cleanliness at their station, managing inventory, and learning essential culinary techniques for their designated section (meat, fish, pastry, etc.) to build a strong foundation for career...

Job Number: HOT0C6OT Work Locations Hilton Durban, 12-14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001 A Stewarding Shift Leader supervises the Kitchen Stewards to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while supporting the overall Back of House operations. The role coordinates kitchen responsibilities, maintains Back of House areas, and ensures health and safety are top priorities. What I will be...

Main Purpose of the job The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP. Education and Experience required - Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or...