Job Purpose

To provide support to the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness, assisting with basic food preparation, and ensuring hygiene standards are upheld in all kitchen areas. The Kitchen Hand plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient back-of-house operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all utensils, cutlery and crockery are cleaned accordingly and are ready when they are needed
• Clean ovens, deep fat fryers, mixers, fridges and freezers
• Ensuring the Kitchen floors are always clean and free of water/ fluids
• Taking out garbage and ensuring the bins are clean
• Conducting deep cleaning and disinfection as per the schedule
• Follow the daily cleaning checklist as per kitchen standard
• Proper storage and handling of chemicals
• Help in preparation of the junior staff meals
• Perform daily duties as instructed by the Chef
• Adhering to safety and hygiene policies and procedures
• Practise the clean as you go procedure

Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 certificate.
• Atleast 2 years experience in the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices is essential.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and cleaning procedures

• Ensure that all utensils, cutlery and crockery are cleaned accordingly and are ready when they are needed
• Clean ovens, deep fat fryers, mixers, fridges and freezers
• Ensuring the Kitchen floors are always clean and free of water/ fluids
• Taking out garbage and ensuring the bins are clean
• Conducting deep cleaning and disinfection as per the schedule
• Follow the daily cleaning checklist as per kitchen standard
• Proper storage and handling of chemicals
• Help in preparation of the junior staff meals
• Perform daily duties as instructed by the Chef
• Adhering to safety and hygiene policies and procedures
• Practise the clean as you go procedure

• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and cleaning procedures

• Full Grade 12 certificate.
• Atleast 2 years experience in the hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices is essential.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment and cleaning procedures