Chef

Shoprite Group of Companies; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Paarl is seeking a skilled Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety standards. This role involves menu production, stock management, and team supervision. Candidates must have a relevant culinary qualification and experience in a similar setting. Competitive compensation is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef is essential.
• Certificate of completion from trade school is desirable.
• First Aid Qualification is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce items on the menu and manage stock replenishment.
• Supervise staff and maintain food quality and sanitation.
• Develop and monitor food and labor budget.

Skills

Food preparation and food service management methods

Team Management

Understanding of produce and ingredients

Health Hazards in food preparation

Education

Relevant 1 year tertiary qualification in Catering and Food Service Management

Health & safety and food hygiene certificates

Job description

Job title : Chef

Job Location : Western Cape, Paarl

Deadline : November 25, 2025

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Purpose of the Job

• To produce items on the menu, stock replenishment, end product display.
• Supervise staff. Develop and monitor food and labour budget for the department.
• Maintain the highest professional food quality, sanitation and service standards.

Job Objectives

• Stock Management
• Meal Preparation
• Quality and Hygiene Control
• Team Management
• Administration / General
• Customer Service

Qualifications Essential

• Relevant 1 year tertiary qualification (degree / diploma) in Catering and Food Service Management (e.g. Capsicum).
• Health & safety and food hygiene certificates

Desirable

• Certificate of completion from trade school
• First Aid Qualification
• Experience Essential
• Experience as a chef
• Team Management

Desirable

• Experience cooking bistro type environment
• Work scheduling
• Stock taking
• Knowledge and Skills Essential
• An understanding of produce and ingredients.
• Relevant legislation regarding food health and safety.
• Food preparation and food service management methods and techniques.
• Food values, nutrition and uses for left over food
• Health Hazards in food preparation and service and precautionary measures

Desirable

• Retail knowledge
• Scheduling
• Planning and modifying menus

Closing Date

• 2025 / 11 / 21