Chef (Griller)

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Uniform provided

5 days on / 2 days off

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality is seeking a confident grill cook to own the grill station in a four- to five-star kitchen. You will deliver precise, fast, and high-quality meat cookery across beef, chicken, and fish while upholding HACCP standards.

The role requires a Diploma in Culinary Arts and at least 5 years in a hot-section grill position, in a luxury environment. Live-out and uniform provided, with a 5 days on / 2 days off cycle.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or similar qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a hot section griller role.
• Experience in a four- or five-star environment is essential.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, cooking methods, and accurate temperature control.
• Ability to clean, portion, and store meat in line with food safety requirements.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and HACCP standards.
• Excellent attention to detail in food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service periods.
• Reliable, hardworking and consistent across all service periods.

Responsibilities

• Run the grill station to a consistently high standard across all service periods.
• Apply correct cooking methods for beef, chicken, and fish.
• Clean, portion, and store all meat correctly in line with food safety and HACCP requirements.
• Know and apply differences between all meat cuts in preparation and cooking.
• Prepare vegetable items for the meat station while minimising wastage.
• Check stock daily to ensure items are available and identify prep needs.
• Assist with monthly stock takes.
• Maintain strict hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards at all times.

Skills

Grill station ownership

Meat cookery knowledge

Food safety & HACCP

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

This is a specialist hot-section role for a confident, technically strong grill cook with a genuine passion for meat cookery and the ability to consistently deliver excellent results in a four- to five-star environment. The successful candidate will take full ownership of the grill station, bringing precision, speed, and quality to every service period.

Core Criteria:

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or similar qualification from a recognised institution
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a hot section griller role
• Experience working in a four or five-star environment essential
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, correct cooking methods for beef, chicken, and fish, and accurate temperature control
• Ability to clean, portion, and store meat correctly and in line with food safety requirements
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and HACCP standards
• Excellent attention to detail in food quality, presentation, and portion control
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and think on your feet during busy service periods
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to maintain consistent standards across all service periods

Core Responsibilities:

• Run the grill station to a consistently high standard across all service periods
• Apply correct cooking methods for all meat types including beef, chicken, and fish
• Clean, portion, and store all meat correctly and in line with food safety and HACCP requirements
• Know and apply the differences between all meat cuts in preparation and cooking
• Prepare vegetable items for the meat station while actively minimising wastage
• Check stock daily to ensure all items are available and identify what prep needs to be done
• Assist with monthly stock takes
• Maintain strict hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards throughout the grill station and surrounding areas at all times

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Live-out position
• Uniform provided
• 5 days on / 2 days off work cycle