What the job is: This is a paid 12-month internship for a Food Assistant at Woolworths TASTE, a food styling and content production team. If you love food and want to start a career in food styling, this is your chance to get hands-on experience in a creative and fast-paced environment. The role is based in Cape Town, and you’ll work closely with food stylists to help create visually stunning dishes for photography and content production.

What you will do: As a Food Assistant, you will help prepare and plate food exactly as directed by the food stylist, ensuring every dish looks perfect for photos. You’ll maintain a clean, organized workspace and manage ingredients, tools, and props for shoots. Tasks include collecting/delivering items, labeling/storing food safely, tracking supplies, assisting with recipe documentation, cost calculations, and sourcing ingredients. You’ll also help set up and decorate spaces to match creative visions.

What you need: Completed culinary training and a passion for food, photography, or content creation. Ability to follow instructions carefully, adapt quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability are essential. Must be comfortable working early mornings/weekends and handling food safely. Experience in creative environments is a plus.

What you will get: Hands-on training from experienced food stylists, real-world experience on shoots, and portfolio-building opportunities. Learn the full food content production process from concept to final product. Supportive team encourages growth, and completion provides a strong reference for future careers in the food industry.