Culinary Apprentice: Learn from Award-Winning Chefs

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive training allowance

Career progression opportunities

Hands-on kitchen training

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto invites aspiring chefs to join a renowned restaurant team as Apprentice Chefs/Cooks. Learn professional cooking in a fast-paced kitchen, working with award-winning chefs on food preparation, techniques, and menu development.

This program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on training, and career progression in hospitality. You will gain hygiene discipline, stock skills, and teamwork experience, with a training allowance and opportunities to advance in culinary roles.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for cooking and the culinary industry.
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ingredient preparation (chopping, dicing, portioning).
• Learn and apply cooking methods under senior chefs’ supervision.
• Prepare dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Assist with stock management (receiving, storing, rotating).
• Contribute to menu planning and new dish ideas.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Participate in culinary training sessions and workshops.

Skills

Cooking passion

Team player

Work under pressure

Reliable

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto invites aspiring chefs to join a renowned restaurant team as Apprentice Chefs/Cooks. Learn professional cooking in a fast-paced kitchen, working with award-winning chefs on food preparation, techniques, and menu development.

This program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on training, and career progression in hospitality. You will gain hygiene discipline, stock skills, and teamwork experience, with a training allowance and opportunities to advance in culinary roles.