Spud & Stuck

SHAWARMA ASSISTANT – 1 POSITION

Minimum Experience: 2 Years

The Shawarma Assistant will be responsible for supporting the preparation and production of Spud & Stack shawarma products while maintaining consistency, speed and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare shawarma ingredients before service.
• Assist with chicken/meat preparation and seasoning.
• Operate and monitor the shawarma station safely.
• Slice shawarma meat appropriately.
• Prepare vegetables, sauces and toppings.
• Assemble shawarma wraps and platters according to company standards.
• Maintain correct portion sizes.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and presented properly.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene at the shawarma station.
• Follow food safety, storage and temperature-control procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages.
• Work efficiently during busy periods.
• Coordinate with other kitchen stations to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Minimise food wastage.
• Assist other kitchen staff when required.

Minimum Requirement: At least 2 years’ practical experience in shawarma preparation/production or a similar fast-food environment.

GENERAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants should:

• Must be living in or reasonably close to the Kalingalinga/Kamloops area.
• Have completed education up to Grade 12.
• Be able to speak, read and understand English.
• Have experience relevant to the position applied for.
• Be comfortable following recipes, procedures and SOPs.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Be physically capable of working on their feet for extended periods.
• Be willing to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and late closing shifts.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be honest, reliable and hardworking.
• Be clean and hygiene-conscious.
• Be willing to receive instructions, training and constructive correction.
• Have reliable means of getting to work.

THE IDEAL SPUD & STACK TEAM MEMBER

We are looking for people who are:

• Team-oriented
• Hard-working
• Honest and trustworthy
• Fast learners
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Clean and hygiene-conscious
• Customer-focused
• Able to follow instructions
• Comfortable working according to systems and procedures
• Focused on consistency and quality
• Willing to learn multiple stations
• Interested in growing with the business

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time position in a busy quick-service restaurant.

The restaurant rota may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Late closing shifts

Late-night transport will be provided for employees travelling to approved nearby areas, subject to the company’s transport arrangements.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Spud & Stack offers:

• Competitive salary based on experience and ability
• Staff meal/lunch while on duty
• Late-night staff transport for approved nearby areas
• Applicable statutory employment benefits and contributions, including NAPSA and NHIMA
• On-the-job training
• Cross-training across different stations
• Opportunities for promotion and career development

• Prepare shawarma ingredients before service.
• Assist with chicken/meat preparation and seasoning.
• Operate and monitor the shawarma station safely.
• Slice shawarma meat appropriately.
• Prepare vegetables, sauces and toppings.
• Assemble shawarma wraps and platters according to company standards.
• Maintain correct portion sizes.
• Ensure orders are prepared accurately and presented properly.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene at the shawarma station.
• Follow food safety, storage and temperature-control procedures.
• Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages.
• Work efficiently during busy periods.
• Coordinate with other kitchen stations to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Minimise food wastage.
• Assist other kitchen staff when required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Honest, reliable and hardworking.
• Clean and hygiene-conscious.
• Ability to receive instructions, training and constructive correction.
• Calm under pressure.
• Organised.
• Customer-focused.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Comfortable working according to systems and procedures.
• Focused on consistency and quality.
• Willing to learn multiple stations.

• Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in shawarma preparation/production or a similar fast-food environment.
• Education up to Grade 12.
• Ability to speak, read and understand English.
• Experience relevant to the position applied for.
• Comfortable following recipes, procedures and SOPs.
• Physically capable of working on their feet for extended periods.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and late closing shifts.
• Reliable means of getting to work.