Commis Chef (Event Catering)

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to gain experience with a

Transport and accommodation provided

Professional development

Job summary

Icebolethu Group is seeking 30 passionate Chefs and Bakers to join its event catering team in Gauteng. The role targets culinary graduates from Capsicum Culinary Studio, offering hands-on experience in large-scale catering environments.

Responsibilities include food prep, cooking, plating, stock control and maintaining high kitchen hygiene. Travel for events is required, with transport and accommodation provided for approved out-of-province assignments.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Culinary Arts.
• Recent graduate or alumnus of Capsicum Culinary Studio.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Good understanding of kitchen hygiene, sanitation and food safety practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet event deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking, baking and plating for events.
• Support senior chefs in menus and catering requirements.
• Demonstrate knife handling and food preparation skills.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene, cleanliness and food safety.
• Assist with stock control, ingredient prep and kitchen organization.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support event setup, service and breakdown.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety

Work under pressure

Education

Culinary Arts

Capsicum Culinary Studio graduate

Job description

Icebolethu Group is a leading service provider that caters for a wide range of events, including corporate functions, family celebrations, funerals, community gatherings, and other special occasions. Due to ongoing demand and recurring catering projects, we are seeking to recruit 30 passionate Chefs and Bakers to join our event catering team.

Position Summary

We are looking for energetic, reliable, and skilled culinary graduates who are passionate about food preparation, kitchen operations, and delivering high-quality catering services. This opportunity is ideal for Assistant Chef and Assistant Baker alumni from Capsicum Culinary Studio who are eager to gain hands-on experience in large-scale catering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking, baking, and plating for various events.
• Support senior chefs in the execution of menus and catering requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent knife handling and food preparation skills.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Assist with stock control, ingredient preparation, and kitchen organization.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
• Support event setup, service, and breakdown when required.
• Work effectively as part of a fast-paced catering team.
• Qualification in Culinary Arts.
• Recent graduate or alumnus of Capsicum Culinary Studio.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation techniques.
• Good understanding of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet event deadlines.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays.

Travel Requirements

Candidates must be willing and able to travel for events outside their home province when required.
Please note: For approved out-of-province assignments, transport and accommodation will be provided by Icebolethu Group.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to gain experience with a reputable and growing organisation.
• Exposure to large-scale corporate, family, community, and funeral catering events.
• Professional development within a dynamic catering environment.
• Transport and accommodation provided for out-of-province events.

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