Kitchen helpers clear tables, clean kitchen areas, wash dishes, preparing ingredients and perform other duties to assist workers who prepare or serve food and beverages.
Skill level:
Unskilled
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- The majority of Kitchen helpers earn a salary between R3 045 and R8 794 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Kitchen helpers ranges from R3 045 to R4 519.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R3 929 and R6 289 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and service areas
- Assisting cooks and chefs in preparation of food by washing, peeling, chopping, cutting, measuring and mixing ingredients
- Assembling dishes for service
- Unpacking, checking, transferring, weighing and storing supplies in refrigerators, cupboards and other storage areas
- Washing dishes and cooking utensils and putting them away
- Preparing, cooking, toasting and heating simple food items