Griller - Mitchells Plain Westgate

Pedros Chicken; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular fast-food restaurant in Cape Town is seeking motivated individuals for kitchen roles. Responsibilities include preparing, seasoning, grilling chicken and menu items, ensuring food quality and presentation meet standards, monitoring cooking temperatures, and maintaining hygiene and safety protocols. Applicants should have previous kitchen experience and the ability to work shifts, including weekends and holidays. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our operational excellence.

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 according to recipes.
• Monitor cooking temperatures and portion control.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet standards.
• Conduct equipment checks and report faults.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Manage stock rotation and minimise waste.
• Clean workstations and utensils.
• Assist with stock counts and ingredient preparation.
• Support kitchen operations during peak periods.
• Comply with health and safety 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

We are currently recruiting for our high-performing and busy Pedros Store in Cape Town, MitchellsPlain Westgate. 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.