Production Kitchen Assistant

About the role

A busy ice cream and dessert production outlet in Cape Town is looking for a hands-on, energetic Production Kitchen Assistant to join its team at Woodstock Quarters. The role suits someone early in their career who enjoys physical work and learns quickly; no ice cream experience is needed, as the outlet will teach everything else.

Key responsibilities

• Work the outlet's baking station, making cookies, waffles and malva pudding.
• Operate and maintain the ice cream machines, with full training provided.
• Monitor the texture, quality and consistency of every batch.
• Weigh ingredients precisely and follow recipes accurately.
• Keep clear production records and maintain a spotless workspace, deep cleaning machines between batches.
• Move, organise and store ingredients and stock.

Required profile

• Ability to lift and carry 25kg bags repeatedly throughout a shift.
• Stamina to stand and work at a fast pace all day.
• Reliability: arriving on time every day.
• Accuracy with weighing, measuring and following recipes.
• Clean, organised work habits.
• Good spoken and written English.

Required skills

• Comfortable using basic computer systems for production records.
• No ice cream experience required.

What we offer

• Monday to Friday daytime production hours, with occasional Saturdays during peak season.
• Starting salary from R10 500, depending on experience.