Culinary Apprentice: Master the Kitchen Craft

City Lodge Hotels; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

City Lodge Hotels in South Africa seeks a qualified cook to join our kitchen team. You will perform a range of kitchen duties from meal preparation to maintaining brand standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality guest service.

Minimum one year of formal kitchen experience is required, with opportunities for advancement through additional culinary qualifications. The role involves long shifts and adherence to safety and financial controls, in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.
• National Certificate (Vocational) in Hospitality (NQF 4, SAQA registered) or CATHSSETA Professional Cookery (NQF 4, SAQA registered).
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
• Advantageous: Higher Certificate in Food & Beverage Operations Management (NQF 5).
• Advantageous: Culinary-related Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Achieve financial controls by implementing and maintaining cost containment measures.
• Ensure compliance with Food Health & Safety audit standards.
• Contribute to adherence with Disaster Management and Occupational Health & Safety standards.
• Perform tasks per standard operating procedures and use equipment correctly.
• Suggest improvements to enhance product offering, service delivery, and efficiency.
• Maintain brand and group standards for consistent service across hotels.
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness, presentation, and guest service.
• Complete all operational and legislative training for SOPs.
• Engage in personal development activities to upskill.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organising

Creative thinking

Learning agility

Education

Grade 12 / Equivalent

National Certificate in Hospitality (NQF 4)

Higher Certificate in Food & Beverage Operations Management (NQF 5)

Culinary related Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City Lodge Hotels in South Africa seeks a qualified cook to join our kitchen team. You will perform a range of kitchen duties from meal preparation to maintaining brand standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality guest service.

Minimum one year of formal kitchen experience is required, with opportunities for advancement through additional culinary qualifications. The role involves long shifts and adherence to safety and financial controls, in a dynamic hospitality environment.