Demi Chef De Partie (Demi CDP 05Oct26)

Vineyard, Oude Werf and Stellenbosch Hotels by Petousis; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 83.000 - 138.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vineyard Home in Newlands, Cape Town is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to support the Sous Chef and Chef de Partie in preparing high-quality dishes. You will learn the menu, adapt to guest preferences, and ensure timely mise en place for service in a busy kitchen.

The role is hourly paid, with shifts across multiple kitchen stations. You will train junior staff, manage portions, and uphold food safety standards while delivering consistent quality under pressure.

Qualifikationen

• Matric (NQF Level 4) is required and a culinary qualification is advantageous.
• Able to work shifts and be flexible.
• Experience in a busy up-market establishment is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and cook dishes with precision following established recipes.
• Assist Chef de Partie to manage section operations for efficiency.
• Train and mentor junior staff in culinary techniques and equipment use.
• Monitor ingredient usage, stock levels and report fluctuations.
• Maintain clean, organized workstations and adhere to safety standards.
• Rotate stock using FIFO to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Receive, inspect and store deliveries properly.
• Follow health and safety regulations for handling and cooking.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure quality service.

Kenntnisse

Culinary knowledge

Team leadership

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Communication

Ausbildung

Matric (NQF 4)

Culinary qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Vineyard Home

Oude Werf Home

Demi Chef De Partie (Demi CDP 05Oct26)

Demi Chef de Partie | Newlands, Cape Town

(Hourly Paid)

This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.

We are looking to recruit a Demi Chef de Partie who under the supervision of the Sous Chef and Chef De Partie helps in preparing and serving dishes to meet required standards. They familiarize themselves with the menu, adapting to changes to meet guest preferences. Ensuring timely and fresh mise en place, they support various shifts and kitchen areas as needed. During service, they assist in food preparation, focusing on timing and quality, and manage high-volume production under pressure. Additionally, they perform other duties as assigned by the department head.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and cook dishes with precision, following established recipes and quality standards.
• Work alongside the Chef de Partie to manage section operations, ensuring efficiency and consistency.
• Train and mentor junior staff, including Commis Chefs and Trainees, in culinary techniques, equipment use, and dish preparation.
• Monitor ingredient usage, check stock levels, and report any fluctuations to the Chef de Partie.
• Keep workstations clean and organized, adhering to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Rotate stock using the FIFO method to maintain ingredient freshness and minimize waste.
• Receive, inspect, and store deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper handling.
• Follow health and safety regulations for food handling, storage, and cooking.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth, high-quality service.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (NQF Level 4) is required and a Culinary or recognised qualification from a South African or International Educational Institution is advantageous
• Able to work shifts and is flexible
• Able to use kitchen technology
• At least 1-2 years' experience in a similar role in a busy, up-market establishment
• Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of the nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence.

Key Competencies

• Neat and professional.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent culinary knowledge
• Team leadership
• Ability to manage and delegate concurrently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Cooking ability
• Food and Hygiene safety
• Devotion to Quality
• Planning
• Performing under Pressure
• Results-oriented
• Cooperation
• Analysing and Forming Opinions
• Directing
• Initiative

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with the Company's transformation objectives in the Employment Equity Plan.

Reference

Demi CDP 05Oct26

Salary

ZAR0 - ZAR0/month + 0

Job Location

South Africa -City of Cape Town -Cape Town -Newlands

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

Monday, October 5, 2026

Closing date

19 Oct 2026 21:59

Contact information

Caroline Naidoo