Commis Chef

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,880 - 267,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-out position

Uniform provided

5 days on / 2 days off cycle

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in South Africa seeks a qualified kitchen assistant to support senior chefs across multiple stations, ensuring high standards of preparation and presentation.

You will maintain clean workstations, handle knives safely, and assist with stock deliveries and FIFO rotation. A diploma in Culinary Arts and at least three years in a luxury kitchen are required, with a neat appearance and teamwork mindset.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a four or five-star kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety procedures.
• Understanding of FIFO stock rotation and proper storage practices.
• Safe handling of knives and kitchen equipment.
• Neat, professional appearance at all times.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Reliable, hardworking, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with preparation across multiple kitchen stations.
• Wash, peel, chop fruits and vegetables as required.
• Assist senior chefs in preparing salads, starters, and other menu components.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation at all times.
• Handle knives and kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
• Assist with receiving stock deliveries and checking quality and quantity against orders.
• Ensure correct FIFO stock rotation and maintain clean freezers, fridges, and dry store areas.
• Assist with cleaning workstations, kitchen tools, and general kitchen areas during service periods.
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Culinary Arts Diploma

Food Hygiene

FIFO Stock Rotation

Knife Handling

Team Player

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

Core Criteria

• Diploma in Culinary Arts or similar qualification from a recognised institution
• Minimum 3 years' experience working in a four or five-star environment
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and health and safety procedures
• Understanding of FIFO stock rotation principles and correct food storage practices
• Safe and competent handling of knives and kitchen equipment
• Neat, well-presented, and professional in appearance at all times
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Reliable, hardworking, and a strong team player

Core Responsibilities

• Assist senior chefs with food preparation and cooking tasks across multiple kitchen stations
• Wash, peel, chop, and cut fruits and vegetables to the required specification
• Assist senior chefs in preparing salads, starters, and other menu components
• Maintain a clean, organised, and sanitary workstation at all times
• Handle all knives and kitchen equipment safely and responsibly
• Assist with receiving stock deliveries, checking quality and quantity against orders
• Ensure correct FIFO stock rotation and maintain clean, neat freezers, fridges, and dry store areas
• Assist with cleaning workstations, kitchen tools, and general kitchen areas throughout all service periods
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety procedures at all times

Remuneration & Benefits

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