Cook

Empact Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Empact Group in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Cook to support daily kitchen production and ensure quality meal service for contract catering clients. You will prepare fresh dishes, maintain hygiene standards, and work as part of a busy team.

The role requires at least two years in a similar environment, matric, and a customer‑focused approach. A Professional Cookery certificate is an advantage. We offer stable, on‑site employment with opportunities to grow within a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment.
• Customer Service experience is essential.
• Matric is essential.
• Professional Cookery certificate will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food for daily kitchen production.
• Provide quality food service.

Skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Customer service and communications

Contribute to effective teamwork

Special Diets

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Matric

Professional Cookery certificate

Job description

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production in order to provide quality food service.

Education and Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential
• Customer Service experience is essential
• Matric is essential
• Professional Cookery certificate will be an advantage
  

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
• Customer service and communications skills
• Contribute to effective teamwork
• Special Diets
• Ability to work under pressure
  

Key areas of responsibility:

• Preparation of food for daily kitchen production
• Provide quality food service

Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.

By applying for a role within Empact Group (Proprietary) Limited, all Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be held and/ or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Where appropriate, some information may be retained in hard copy. In either event, storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information.