Commis Chef - Fixed Term Contract (Franschhoek)

wine.co.za; Groendal; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

La Motte Wine Estate in Franschhoek is seeking a vibrant Commis Chef for a fixed-term contract. You will assist senior chefs with measuring, prep, and basic plating, while maintaining cleanliness and stock control.

Requirements include a culinary arts diploma or formal training, at least one year of experience, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends and public holidays. Own transport and sober habits are preferred. CVs to [e-mail] by 16 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Formal chefs training or culinary arts diploma required.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure ingredients for senior chefs and prep items.
• Season and prepare ingredients, wash/peel/chop vegetables and fruits.
• Prepare basic salads and sauces as directed by seniors.
• Take inventory when needed and manage stock sanity.
• Discard expired items and sanitize workstations.
• Perform basic cleaning and maintain hygiene at all times.
• Plate and present dishes under guidance of senior chefs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma in culinary arts

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.*