Feedem Group (Pty) Ltd is a large, established South African contract catering company that also provides services such as cleaning, laundry, hygiene, and pest control. Established in 1975, the company manages over 1,000 sites nationally and employs more than 5,500 people, including dietitians and chefs. Feedem Group frequently recruits for various roles across South Africa. Current job openings, including positions for cashiers, general assistants, and management accountants, can be found on their recruitment portal.

Job Advert Summary

• We are recruiting for an Assistant Catering Manager to join our team, in this role you will be required to assist the Manager in the day-to-day management tasks of providing a catering service to the required standards.

Minimum Requirements

• 5 years previous experience in a food service and an industrial kitchen an advantage
• Grade 12/ Matric required
• Culinary Qualification advantageous
• Good client liaison & interpersonal skills
• Staff management abilities
• Strong admin & computer skills (Excel)
• Own transport and valid driver’s license
• Ability to communicate in both Afrikaans and English
• Must be able to work independently
• Neat and very well organized
• Must be fully vaccinated

Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to run a shift and/ or take responsibility in the absence of the Catering Manager
• Supervise the Kitchen staff
• Oversee Food Production – Daily Meal Offerings
• Have experience in Menu Planning & Costings will be required
• Staff Management & Training – Able to impart skills and empower staff
• To have a Better Buying experience – Procurement System
• To be able to do Stock taking and Quality Control
• To be able to do Ordering and Issuing of stock
• Maintain high standards of Hygiene & Safety
• Adhoc Admin Duties
• Shift and Weekend Work is required