Chef

Tsebo Solutions Group; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a skilled kitchen professional in Milnerton to lead a busy section, ensure stocks, mise-en-place, and dish quality align with recipes and portions. You will supervise junior staff, maintain cleanliness, and participate in training initiatives.

The role requires hands-on cooking experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage shortages while maintaining service standards and safety. On-site work in a fast-paced environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with managers and kitchen staff.
• Able to lift up to 20kg and stand for long periods of time.
• 2 years of kitchen prep and cooking experience; relevant culinary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
• Ensure mise-en-place is fresh and on time.
• Prepare dishes according to the recipe and quantity.
• Serve dishes garnished correctly and presented on the prescribed dish.
• Keep the section clean and tidy at all times.
• Train and guide junior cooks and trainees.
• Communicate shortages promptly to sous chef/head chef.
• Discourage horseplay and treat staff with courtesy.
• deputise in the sous chef's absence and lead the kitchen when directed.
• Attend training courses as required.
• Study management subjects for future advancement.

Skills

Clear communication

Lifting up to 20kg

Standing long hours

Education

Associate Culinary Degree

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

• To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
• To ensure that all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.
• To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.
• To ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate correctly garnished the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner.
• To ensure that his section is being kept clean and tidy at all times.
• To ensure that junior cooks and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance.
• To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the sous chef or head chef.
• To ensure that no horseplay is allowed in his section and that all staff under his control are treated fairly and with courtesy.
• To deputise in the sous chef's absence and take charge of the kitchen when directed to do so.
• To attend training courses and seminars as and when required.
• To strive to study management subjects in preparation for future advancement

Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
• To ensure that all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.
• To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.
• To ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate correctly garnished the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner.
• To ensure that his section is being kept clean and tidy at all times.
• To ensure that junior cooks and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance.
• To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the sous chef or head chef.
• To ensure that no horseplay is allowed in his section and that all staff under his control are treated fairly and with courtesy.
• To deputise in the sous chef's absence and take charge of the kitchen when directed to do so.
• To attend training courses and seminars as and when required.
• To strive to study management subjects in preparation for future advancement

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20kg.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree / or recognized in service training.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.