Food Service Assistant – Vaal
Job Details
Closing Date: 29 November 2025.
Reference Number: FDM251125-5.
Position: Food Service Assistant – Vaal.
Job Type: Permanent.
Business Unit: Feedem Catering.
Division: Industrial.
Department: Operations Catering.
Job Grade: Unskilled.
Positions Available: 1.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
Minimum Education: Grade 12 / National Certificate.
Job Category: Food Service.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Food Service Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will support Cooks and Chefs with meal preparation, assist with serving food, and ensure the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean and presentable.
Feedem, established in 1975, is one of South Africa’s leading contract catering companies, operating over 300 sites and employing more than 5,000 staff—including dieticians, chefs, HR specialists, and hygiene experts.
We deliver customised catering and related services to clients across various industries. Our operations are grounded in strong ethics and full compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Our head office is based in Johannesburg, with regional branches in Cape Town, Durban, George, Worcester, Port Elizabeth, Rustenburg, Kimberley, and Bloemfontein.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
1–2 years of experience in a similar food service role
A culinary qualification is an added advantage
Valid driver’s licence
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with meal preparation, including salads and desserts
Serve entrees, salads, desserts, and other dishes
Keep the serving line clean, organised, and fully stocked
Record and store leftover food appropriately
Maintain cleanliness of canteen tables, kitchen areas, and other workspaces
Carry out reasonable tasks requested by management
Support additional duties as needed, even if outside the usual scope