Chef de Partie

JVR Software; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel in Western Cape is seeking a committed culinary professional to ensure quality food preparation and delivery, while upholding kitchen hygiene, organisation and efficiency. The role demands formal training and 2-3 years of kitchen experience, with strong presentation and team collaboration.

The position emphasizes adherence to recipes, standards, and safety protocols, with a positive, hands-on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary qualification from an accredited_training institution.
• 2-3 years practical experience in a professional kitchen.
• Excellent culinary skills with a genuine passion for food and quality.
• Sound knowledge of professional kitchen procedures, food preparation and hygiene standards.
• Impeccable personal and food hygiene standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm, organised and productive under pressure.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail.
• Professional presentation and a positive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking food to the required quality and presentation standards.
• Taking responsibility for the efficient operation and organisation of the designated section.
• Ensuring consistency, attention to detail and high standards throughout food preparation and service.
• Maintaining impeccable standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene.
• Following recipes, preparation methods and instructions from senior kitchen management.
• Ensuring ingredients and prepared food are handled, stored and rotated correctly.
• Assisting with maintaining an organised, clean and well-functioning kitchen.
• Working effectively with fellow chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Adhering to all health, safety, hygiene and operational procedures.
• Maintaining a professional approach and positive attitude in a demanding kitchen environment.
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assist where required criteria.

Skills

Culinary qualification

Kitchen experience

Culinary skills

Hygiene standards

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Work ethic

Professional presentation

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Employer Helderberg Personnel Location Western Cape Job type Other Tourism/Hospitality Salary Not specified Posted 1 Nov 2026

Purpose of the Role

To ensure the consistent preparation and delivery of quality food in accordance with established culinary standards, while maintaining excellent kitchen hygiene, organisation and efficiency.

Requirements

• Formal culinary qualification from an accredited training institution
• 2-3 years practical experience working in a professional kitchen
• Excellent culinary skills with a genuine passion for food and quality
• Sound knowledge of professional kitchen procedures, food preparation and hygiene standards
• Impeccable personal and food hygiene standards
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm, organised and productive under pressure
• Strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail
• Professional presentation and a positive, hands-on approach

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Preparing and cooking food to the required quality and presentation standards
• Taking responsibility for the efficient operation and organisation of the designated section
• Ensuring consistency, attention to detail and high standards throughout food preparation and service
• Maintaining impeccable standards of personal, food and kitchen hygiene
• Following recipes, preparation methods and instructions from senior kitchen management
• Ensuring ingredients and prepared food are handled, stored and rotated correctly
• Assisting with maintaining an organised, clean and well-functioning kitchen
• Working effectively with fellow chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service
• Adhering to all health, safety, hygiene and operational procedures
• Maintaining a professional approach and positive attitude in a demanding kitchen environment
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to assist where required criteria

In return a competitive salary is on offer