Griller - Bronkhorstspruit

Pedros Chicken; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain is opening a new store in Gauteng and seeks passionate kitchen team members to join their dynamic launch team. You will be responsible for preparing and grilling chicken and other menu items to high-quality standards while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should have some kitchen experience, knowledge of food safety, and be able to work flexible hours. Join us and help build a strong store culture from day one.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or grilling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, season, and grill chicken and menu items.
• Monitor cooking temperatures and portion control.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet standards.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and report faults.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage stock rotation and minimize waste.
• Clean grills, workstations, and utensils.
• 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 technical cooking skills

Health and safety awareness

Job description

New Store Opening – Exciting Opportunity

Join the Pedros family as we open our brand-new store in Gauteng. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic launch team, grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to building a strong store culture from day one. We are looking for passionate, energetic individuals who are ready to grow with our brand.

Purpose: Responsible for preparing and grilling menu items to Pedro's 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.