Chicken Prep Specialist: Fresh, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Pedros Chicken; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros Chicken in Polokwane invites applications for a Chicken Prepper to join our brand-new restaurant. You will be responsible for preparing, marinating, and breading chicken to our standards, ensuring quality and food safety in a busy kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates work well in a fast-paced team, follow recipes precisely, and are flexible to weekend shifts as we launch our new store. Join us to help build a strong store culture from day one.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, cut, and portion chicken according to specifications.
• Marinate, season, and bread chicken following recipe and procedures.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety when handling raw chicken.
• Check chicken for freshness and quality before preparation.
• Rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Store raw chicken safely at correct temperatures.
• Keep prep area, tools, and equipment clean, sanitized, and organized at all times.
• Support kitchen operations by assisting cooks and other team members during busy periods.
• Follow operational standards, policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Report stock shortages, equipment issues, or food safety concerns to the supervisor/manager.

Job description

Pedros Chicken in Polokwane invites applications for a Chicken Prepper to join our brand-new restaurant. You will be responsible for preparing, marinating, and breading chicken to our standards, ensuring quality and food safety in a busy kitchen environment.

Ideal candidates work well in a fast-paced team, follow recipes precisely, and are flexible to weekend shifts as we launch our new store. Join us to help build a strong store culture from day one.