Catering jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng 2023

Experienced Salad Specialists Wanted – Private Homes & Events

Company: Kasi Harvest
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng and surrounding areas
Job Type: Part-time / On-call / Flexible Bookings
Salary: R650–R950 per day (depending on experience and booking requirements)

Kasi Harvest is looking for experienced and creative Salad Specialists to prepare fresh, delicious and beautifully presented salads at customers' homes and private events across Johannesburg.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about food, know how to prepare a wide variety of salads and can create attractive salad platters for braais, birthdays, family gatherings, celebrations and other occasions.

This is a flexible, on-call opportunity. Bookings may take place on weekdays, weekends or public holidays, depending on customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of fresh salads using ingredients supplied by customers.
• Prepare homemade salad dressings, sauces and marinades.
• Create beautifully presented salad platters.
• Prepare salads for small and large gatherings.
• Recommend salad combinations suitable for different menus and occasions.
• Assist customers with ingredient lists before bookings.
• Follow food hygiene and safety standards.
• Work independently in customers' kitchens.
• Clean and organise the preparation area after completing each booking.

Salad Preparation Experience

Candidates must be confident preparing a variety of salads, including:

• Greek salads
• Garden salads
• Coleslaw
• Potato salads
• Pasta salads
• Beetroot salads
• Three-bean salads
• Couscous salads
• Quinoa salads
• Chicken salads
• Traditional South African salads
• Gourmet salads
• Homemade salad dressings

Experience with creative salad presentations and catering for larger groups will be an advantage.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in salad preparation, cooking, catering or a similar food-related role.
• Strong knowledge of different salad recipes and ingredients.
• Ability to prepare salads for different group sizes.
• Excellent food presentation skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Ability to work independently and follow customer instructions.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Professional, reliable and presentable.
• Reliable transport arrangements.
• Availability for weekday and weekend bookings.
• Contactable references.

Important: Customers provide all ingredients, utensils and kitchen equipment. Salad Specialists are responsible for preparing the salads at the customer's premises.

Remuneration

R450–R650 per day, depending on experience and booking requirements.

• Flexible, on-call bookings.
• Assignments may take place on weekdays, weekends and public holidays.
• Bookings are subject to customer demand.
• No guaranteed number of working days.
• Booking duration and payment will be confirmed before each assignment.

Application Questions

• Which area of Johannesburg do you live in?
• How many years of experience do you have preparing salads?
• Which 10 salads are you most confident preparing?
• Can you prepare homemade salad dressings?
• Have you prepared salads for large gatherings or events?
• What is your expected daily rate?
• Do you have photographs of salads you have prepared?
• Are you available for weekday and weekend bookings?
• Do you have reliable transport?
• When are you available to start?

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply through our website:

www.kasiharvest.co.za

Please complete the application form and provide your relevant experience, expected daily rate and photographs of salads you have prepared.

Applications must be submitted through our website.

Apply through www.kasiharvest.co.za

Pay: R650,00 - R950,00 per day

Work Location: In person