Chef / Baker - Paarl

wine.co.za; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Wine.co.za in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a reliable, hands-on Chef/Baker to join their small team. The successful candidate will handle both kitchen and bakery duties, with solid chef experience and a genuine interest in baking and bakery production.You will prepare and cook dishes, assist with menu planning, and produce a range of breads and pastries. The role also requires maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and food safety, and helping with stock control and daily production planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably with bakery background.
• Strong baking and bakery production skills.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking with hands-on approach.
• Ability to work in a small team and manage daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a high standard.
• Assist with menu prep and daily food production.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented and stored safely.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising wastage.
• Plan and manage daily bakery production.
• Maintain bakery equipment and clean production area.

Skills

Chef experience

Bakery production

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Our client is looking for a reliable, hands-on and versatile Chef/Baker to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for both kitchen and bakery duties and should have solid chef experience, combined with a genuine interest and ability in baking and bakery production.

The role will suit someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, takes pride in producing quality food, and is comfortable working as part of a small team.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Duties

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with menu preparation and daily food production.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented and stored according to required standards.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and minimising food wastage.
• Ensure the kitchen is organised and well maintained.

Bakery Duties

• Prepare and produce a range of baked goods, pastries, breads and other bakery products.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistency in quality and presentation.
• Assist with planning and managing daily bakery production.
• Ensure ingredients are correctly measured, prepared and stored.
• Maintain bakery equipment and a clean, hygienic production area.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef, preferably with experience in a bakery environment.
• Strong baking and bakery production skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of daily responsibilities.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Hands-on approach with good attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a small team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours in line with the operational requirements of the restaurant and bakery.