Chef

Cre8work!; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund Contribution

Job summary

Cre8work! in Alberton, South Africa is seeking an experienced Chef to join a hospitality team focused on quality and guest satisfaction. You will prepare meals, ensure consistent dish quality, and support daily kitchen operations.

Requirements include a culinary qualification or equivalent, 3–5 years of chef experience, and solid knowledge of food safety. The role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and creativity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, catering, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork, time management, and reliability skills.
• Creativity and attention to merchandise presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and standards.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, portion size, and presentation of dishes.
• Set up and prepare ingredients for daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor ingredient freshness and quality, reporting any issues.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness.
• Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas organized and sanitized.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, and stock rotation procedures.
• Assist with stock control and minimize food wastage.
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
• Contribute to menu preparation and suggest improvements.
• Monitor cooking times to ensure timely order completion.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Comply with company policies, health and safety regulations.
• Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff when needed.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Time management

Creativity

Under pressure

Education

Culinary qualification or equivalent

Job description

Our client, a dynamic leader in the hospitality industry committed to excellence and a people-first approach, is seeking a passionate and experienced Chef to join their team. This role offers an opportunity for dedicated culinary professionals to contribute to a vibrant environment focused on quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a salary range of R10,000 to R15,000 per month and additional benefits such as Provident Fund contributions, this is an excellent platform for career growth.

Duties:

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and standards
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, portion size, and presentation of dishes
• Set up and prepare ingredients for daily kitchen operations
• Monitor ingredient freshness and quality, reporting any issues
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
• Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas organized and sanitized
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, and stock rotation procedures
• Assist with stock control and minimize food wastage
• Collaborate effectively with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams
• Contribute to menu preparation and suggest improvements
• Monitor cooking times to ensure timely order completion
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly
• Comply with company policies, health and safety regulations
• Assist in training and guiding junior kitchen staff when needed

Requirements:

• Relevant culinary qualification or equivalent practical experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Chef in a restaurant, hotel, catering, or similar setting
• Good knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork, time management, and reliability skills
• Creativity and attention to merchandise presentation

Familiarity with the following:

• Food safety standards
• Kitchen equipment operation

Benefits:

• Provident Fund Contribution