Chef de partie

Zohorecruit; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Ballito, South Africa seeks a Chef de Partie to prepare and cook meals to recipe standards. You will manage a kitchen section, maintain hygiene, monitor stock, and support a busy team including senior chefs. The role requires a culinary qualification and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head Chef and junior staff, ensuring high quality service and strict food safety practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to recipes and standards.
• Manage a specific section of the kitchen.
• Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.
• Monitor stock and minimise food waste.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Work closely with Head Chef, Sous Chef, and other kitchen staff.
• Assist in training and supporting junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Ballito, South Africa | Posted on 07/27/2026

Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to recipes and standards.Manage a specific section of the kitchen.Ensure food hygiene and health & safety standards are maintained.Monitor stock and minimise food waste.Maintain a clean and organised work area.Work closely with the Head Chef, Sous Chef, and other kitchen staff.Assist in training and supporting junior kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie
• or in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.