Food Service Assistant (Johannesburg, Gauteng)

Facilities Manager | Empact Group Careers South Africa
Facilities Manager | Empact Group Careers South Africa

Hospitality Support Opportunity at Empact Group – Food Solutions Division

Empact Group is recruiting a dedicated and service-driven Food Service Assistant to join its Food Solutions Division on a permanent basis in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This opportunity is open to Employment Equity (EE) candidates only and is well suited to individuals with prior hospitality experience who are passionate about food service, hygiene standards, and customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on supporting daily food production, front-of-house services, and ensuring strict compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations within a professional catering environment.


About the Role

The Food Service Assistant plays an essential role in supporting kitchen and service operations. This includes assisting with food preparation, providing front-of-house support, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards across all service areas.

This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, enjoy working with people, and are committed to delivering a consistently high-quality service experience.


Key Responsibilities

Food Production Support

The successful candidate will assist with a variety of food production tasks, supporting kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared efficiently, safely, and in line with quality standards.


Front-of-House and General Support

Responsibilities include assisting with front-of-house services where required, supporting service flow, and ensuring a welcoming environment for customers and clients.


Health, Safety, and Hygiene Compliance

The role requires strict adherence to all Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations, including maintaining personal hygiene standards and ensuring work areas are clean and compliant at all times.


Minimum Requirements

Candidates applying for this role must meet the following requirements:

  • Matric (Grade 12) – essential

  • Working experience in the hospitality industry – essential

  • Willingness to perform both front- and back-of-house duties

  • Ability to comply with health, safety, and food hygiene standards


Advantageous Qualifications and Experience

The following will be advantageous:

  • Customer service experience

  • Food and Beverage or Culinary Arts qualification


Key Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of basic food preparation

  • Strong communication skills

  • Pride in personal appearance and hygiene

  • A passion for delivering world-class service

  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment


Employment Details

  • Position Type: Permanent

  • Company: Empact Group

  • Division: Empact Group Food Solutions

  • Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng

  • Industry: Food and Beverages

  • Job Functional Area: Operations / Support

  • Experience Level: Associate

  • EE Status: Only open to EE candidates

  • Closing Date: 09 February 2026


Apply for Food Service Assistant

Candidates who meet the above requirements and are passionate about hospitality and food service are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

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