Griller Blue Downs (Cape Town)

Pedros Chicken; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros Chicken in Blue Downs is seeking a motivated kitchen team member to prepare and grill menu items to Pedros quality standards, ensuring speed, consistency and presentation.

You will monitor temperatures, maintain hygiene, manage stock and support peak periods while complying with safety policies and food safety practices.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or grilling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and grill chicken and other menu items according to approved recipes.
• Monitor cooking temperatures, timing, and portion control.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet brand standards.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report faults.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage stock rotation (FIFO) and minimise waste.
• Clean grills, workstations, and utensils regularly.
• Assist with stock counts and ingredient preparation.
• Support kitchen operations during peak periods.
• Comply with health, safety, and company policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Quality orientation

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability

Teamwork

Basic cooking skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Established and Busy Store – Staffing Requirement

We are currently recruiting for our high-performing and busy Pedros store in Blue Downs. This opportunity is ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent service while supporting our continued growth and operational excellence.

Purpose

Responsible for preparing and grilling menu items to Pedros quality and safety standards while ensuring consistency, speed, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and grill chicken and other menu items according to approved recipes.
• Monitor cooking temperatures, timing, and portion control.
• Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet brand standards.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report faults.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage stock rotation (FIFO) and minimise waste.
• Clean grills, workstations, and utensils regularly.
• Assist with stock counts and ingredient preparation.
• Support kitchen operations during peak periods.
• Comply with health, safety, and company policies.

Competencies Required

• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Quality orientation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliability
• Teamwork
• Basic technical cooking skills
• Health and safety awareness

Requirements

• Previous kitchen or grilling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.

Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays