14. a Cook

Curro Holdings Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 133,920 - 178,560; Full time

Job summary

Curro Holdings Ltd is seeking a full-time Cook for Curro Burgundy in Cape Town, commencing August 2026. The ideal candidate will manage all kitchen operations including preparing nutritious meals for children while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications required include proven cooking experience, knowledge of children's nutrition, and a Grade 12 certificate. Preference will be given to candidates with food safety certification and previous hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a school or childcare environment.
• Knowledge of children's nutrition, food allergies and portion control.
• Clear criminal record and required child-safeguarding clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children.
• Manage food portions, serving times and daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders and control food waste.

Skills

Proven experience as a cook

Knowledge of children’s nutrition

Food-safety or food-handling certification

Good planning skills

Time-management skills

Ability to prepare meals for large groups

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner‑centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Cook (full‑time) – Curro Burgundy, Cape Town (Commencing August 2026)

Vacancy Reference: 28449

Curro is an equal‑opportunity employer; preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Plan and prepare nutritious, age‑appropriate meals and snacks for children.
• Cater for allergies, dietary requirements and approved meal plans.
• Manage food portions, serving times and daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders and control food waste.
• Supervise and guide the assistant cook or kitchen staff.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a school or childcare environment.
• Knowledge of children’s nutrition, food allergies and portion control.
• Food‑safety or food‑handling certification would be advantageous.
• Good planning, time‑management and stock‑control skills.
• Ability to prepare meals for large groups consistently.
• Clear criminal record and required child‑safeguarding clearance.
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Previous hospitality experience would be beneficial.

Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa | https://www.curro.co.za