Job Description

Company:

Simply Fresh Produce

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405

Employment Type:

Probationary Permanent, Full-Time

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday (04h00 - 13h00), alternate Saturdays (04h00 - 10h00)

Simply Fresh Produce is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Health & Food Safety Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible, proactive, and able to support daily food safety, hygiene, and operational tasks. This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures, and a solid work ethic

Responsibilities:

Conduct early morning facility walkthroughs to check for cleanliness, hygiene, and safety issues Inspect and record temperatures of cold storage units, report any non conformities Conduct internal batching processes and check traceability and hygiene Enforce hygiene compliance, including PPE usage, across the facility Monitor and guide General Assistant in cleaning and food safety related tasks Maintain accurate food safety documentation Inspect general areas (receiving, dispatch, canteen, restrooms, offices) and sign off checklists Ensure cleaning equipment is clean, functional, and stored correctly Final facility checks before shift end, review and sign off all logs, and report issues to Food Safety Officer Assist the Health and Food Safety Officer with audit preparations and required documentation Receive incoming raw materials, conduct quality inspections, and perform batching processes Identify and record any non-conformities and report them promptly to the Food Safety Officer

Minimum Requirements:

Qualification in Food Safety, Food Technology, Consumer Science or related field (advantage). Basic knowledge of HACCP, hygiene standards, and cold chain management. Driving licence (code 10) Strong attention to detail and ability to identify hygiene, quality, and safety issues. Good documentation skills for logs, checklists, and traceability. Able to guide General Assistants and communicate non-compliances clearly. Comfortable working in cold storage areas and performing frequent walkthroughs. Reliable, organised, and able to follow procedures. Able to work early shifts and complete end-of-day checks.

To apply:

Please send your CV to

vacancies@simplyfreshproduce.co.za

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: R8000,00 - R9000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Cape Town, Western Cape 7405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person