Commis Chef - Fixed Term Contract (Franschhoek)

wine.co.za; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

La Motte Wine Estate in the Franschhoek Valley seeks a vibrant Commis Chef for a fixed term contract. The role involves measuring ingredients, preparing meats and vegetables, creating basic salads and sauces, and assisting senior chefs with plating and presentation.

Responsibilities include inventory, stock hygiene, and basic cleaning while maintaining high standards under pressure. Weekend and public holiday work required; contactable references needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in culinary arts or formal chefs training.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a similar position.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative and be self-driven.
• Own reliable transport.
• Sober habits.
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays.
• Contactable references available.

Responsibilities

• Measuring meal ingredients for senior chefs.
• Preparing meal ingredients, including seasoning meats and washing, peeling, chopping vegetables and fruits.
• Preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by senior chefs.
• Taking inventory when needed.
• Discarding expired and spoiled food items.
• Performing basic cleaning and sanitizing workstations.
• Plating and presenting meal items under guidance of senior chefs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Initiative

Reliability

Weekend availability

Education

Culinary arts degree

Chefs training

Job description

# Commis Chef - Fixed Term Contract (Franschhoek)Wednesday, 9 September, 2026anonymousFranschhoekLa Motte Wine Estate in the Franschhoek Valley requires a vibrant person, with an abundance of energy and enthusiasm to join the Bakery team.**The successful candidate will be responsible for the following****:**\\* measuring meal ingredients for senior chefs \\* preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits \\* preparing basic salads and sauces as directed by senior chefs \\* taking inventory when needed \\* discarding expired and spoiled food items stored in the stock rooms, refrigerators, and freezers \\* performing basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized \\* plating and presenting meal items under guidance of senior chefs**Applications are awaited from persons who comply with the following**:\\* degree or diploma in culinary arts / formal chefs training \\* minimum of one years’ experience in a similar position \\* excellent communication and interpersonal skills \\* ability to work under pressure \\* attention to detail \\* ability to use initiative and be self-driven \\* own reliable transport \\* sober habits \\* willingness to work weekends and Public Holidays \\* contactable references availableLa Motte offers a competitive salary, commensurate with the extent to which the above criteria are met.Commencement of duties: To be confirmedPlease forward your CV to [e-mail] before Wednesday, 16 September 2026.*If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.*