Cook

Empact Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in South Africa seeks an experienced Cook to join their team. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals in a busy kitchen environment, ensuring food safety and accommodating dietary needs. The ideal candidate has a Matric qualification, a Professional Cookery certificate, and at least 2 years of experience in contract catering or hotel kitchens. This role offers a supportive team atmosphere, where your skills and dedication will contribute to excellent service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment.
• Experience in a hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for daily kitchen production.
• Ensure all meals are delivered to the highest quality standards.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Team player with good communication skills

Education

Matric qualification

Professional Cookery certificate

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Cook to join our team and help deliver quality food service in a busy contract catering environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in preparing delicious, safe, and well‑presented meals, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment
• Matric qualification
• Strong customer service skills
• Professional Cookery certificate
• Experience in a hotel kitchen
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Team player with good communication skills.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare food for daily kitchen production.
• Ensure all meals are delivered to the highest quality standards.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a kitchen team.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a dedicated catering team that values quality, safety, and great service. We offer a supportive environment where your skills will make a real impact.