Apprentice Chef - Bloemfontein Eatery

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Meals on duty

Career growth

Team culture

Bloemfontein kitchen

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking motivated individuals to join a popular Bloemfontein eatery as Apprentice Chefs. This hands-on program immerses you in professional cooking, teaching fundamental techniques, food prep, and kitchen management under seasoned chefs.

You will help create delicious meals for patrons across the Free State while building a career in hospitality. Join a fast-paced team, gain structured culinary training, and develop skills in a dynamic kitchen environment in Bloemfontein.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, including chopping vegetables, sauces, and portioning ingredients.
• Learn and apply basic cooking techniques across stations.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in the kitchen.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
• Support the head chef and kitchen team during busy service periods.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Following recipes

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a popular eatery in Bloemfontein , is seeking passionate individuals to join their culinary team as Apprentice Chefs. This is a hands-on program designed to immerse you in the world of professional cooking. You will learn fundamental culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen management under the guidance of experienced chefs. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career in the hospitality industry, working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the creation of delicious meals for patrons across the Free State .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, including chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, and portioning ingredients.
• Learn and execute basic cooking techniques across different stations.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in the kitchen.
• Assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
• Support the head chef and kitchen team during busy service periods.

Requirements

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for food and cooking.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Structured culinary training and mentorship from skilled chefs.
• A competitive training allowance and meals while on duty.
• Experience in a dynamic and professional kitchen environment in Bloemfontein .
• Opportunity to develop a career in the culinary arts.
• A supportive and team-oriented work culture.