Junior Chef

Capsicum Culinary Studio; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 89.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Market-related salary package

Career growth opportunities

Unique bushveld Dinokeng environment

Supportive hospitality team

Descripción de la vacante

Capsicum Culinary Studio is seeking a Junior Chef to support a lodge kitchen in Gauteng, focusing on food preparation, cooking and presentation under the guidance of senior chefs.

The role emphasizes hygiene, cleanliness and food safety while providing a great opportunity to develop practical culinary skills in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Formación

• Fluent Afrikaans and English communication.
• Must reside in Gauteng.
• Previous Junior Chef / Commis Kitchen experience.
• Culinary qualification or hospitality training advantageous.
• Experience in lodge, hotel or hospitality environment preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team.
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible shifts.
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in food preparation, cooking and presentation.
• Maintain high hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Support kitchen team under guidance of senior chefs.
• Contribute to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Conocimientos

Afrikaans fluency

English fluency

Team player

Weekend shifts

Pressure handling

Kitchen experience

Educación

Culinary qualification or hospitality training

Descripción del empleo

The Junior Chef is responsible for supporting the kitchen team with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food while maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety. The role provides an opportunity to develop practical culinary skills while working under the guidance of senior chefs.

Are you an enthusiastic Chef based in Gauteng and fluent in Afrikaans? A reputable Lodge in Dinokeng Game Reserve is seeking a dedicated Junior Chef to join its professional Kitchen team. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a candidate looking to develop their culinary career within the hospitality industry while working in a unique bushveld environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in food preparation, maintaining kitchen standards, and assisting in delivering exceptional dining experiences to guests. Preference will be given to applicants residing in Gauteng due to operational requirements and ease of relocation.

Job Requirements

• Fluent Afrikaans and English communication skills.
• Must currently reside in Gauteng.
• Previous experience as a Junior Chef, Commis Chef, or similar Kitchen position.
• Culinary qualification or relevant hospitality training advantageous.
• Experience working in a Lodge, hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong passion for food preparation and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and flexible shifts.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.

Package

• Market-related salary package.
• Opportunity to work within a respected Lodge environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Supportive hospitality team.
• Unique bushveld working environment in Dinokeng.

Start Date

Immediate / As Soon As Possible