Cook

Tsebo Solutions Group; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group in the Northern Cape is seeking a skilled kitchen operative to join a high-volume, mass production kitchen team. You will help prepare, cook, and serve meals according to menus and recipes, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role covers event support, portion control, stock handling, equipment safety, and clean, orderly work areas. You will work shifts during peak service and weekends as required, with a focus on consistent service delivery and teamwork in

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant Cookery/Culinary qualification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals in a mass production kitchen environment.
• Produce large volumes of food consistently according to set menus and recipes.
• Assist with functions, events, and special catering requirements, including preparation, service, and breakdown.
• Ensure correct portion control, food quality, and presentation at all times.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HSE standards in line with company policies.
• Assist with food preparation, stock control, and correct storage of raw and cooked food.
• Operate and care for industrial kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Support the kitchen team during peak service periods and functions.
• Comply with all Tsebo policies, procedures, client standards, and site requirements.

Skills

Mass production

Events support

Food safety

Follow recipes

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Shift work

Education

Grade 12

Cookery/Culinary qualification

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals in a mass production kitchen environment
• Produce large volumes of food consistently according to set menus and recipes
• Assist with functions, events, and special catering requirements, including preparation, service, and breakdown
• Ensure correct portion control, food quality, and presentation at all times
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HSE standards in line with company policies
• Assist with food preparation, stock control, and correct storage of raw and cooked food
• Operate and care for industrial kitchen equipment safely and correctly
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment
• Support the kitchen team during peak service periods and functions
• Comply with all Tsebo policies, procedures, client standards, and site requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work in a high-volume, mass production kitchen environment
• Experience assisting with functions, events, and special catering requirements
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HSE standards
• Ability to follow recipes, menus, and operational instructions accurately
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure during peak service periods and functions
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail, especially in food quality and portion control
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to service delivery
• Must reside within a 20km radius of Gamsberg Mine in the Northern Cape.
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant Cookery/Culinary qualification will be advantageous.