Kitchen Porter | On-The-Job Training & Stable Hours

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program and on‑

Meals on duty.

Uniform and laundry service provided.

Overtime opportunities.

Supportive environment to start your y

Job summary

Placements24 has a hospitality opening in Polokwane for a Commis Chef to join the hotel's culinary team. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about food and eager to learn under experienced chefs, building a solid foundation in professional cooking.

You will assist with ingredient prep, station tasks, and basic cooking across kitchen sections, while upholding safety, cleanliness, and quality standards, with meals on duty and mentorship provided.

Qualifications

• Basic culinary knowledge and a passion for cooking.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work long hours.
• Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation principles.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with ingredient prep, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and sauces.
• Learn and execute basic cooking tasks across kitchen sections under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation, equipment, and storage areas.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Support senior chefs during service, ensuring timely dish preparation.

Skills

Basic culinary knowledge

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Food safety understanding

Prior kitchen experience

Job description

A prominent hotel in Polokwane is looking for an enthusiastic and diligent Commis Chef to join their esteemed culinary team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone passionate about food and looking to build a solid foundation in professional cooking. You will support the senior chefs in various kitchen stations, learning essential techniques and contributing to the preparation of high‑quality dishes for the hotel's dining outlets in Polokwane.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in preparation of ingredients, including chopping vegetables, butchering meat, and preparing sauces.
• Learn and execute basic cooking tasks across different kitchen sections under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of your workstation, equipment, and storage areas.
• Adhere strictly to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Support senior chefs during service, ensuring timely preparation of dishes.

Requirements

• Basic culinary knowledge and a passion for cooking.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from senior chefs.
• Good physical stamina and ability to work long hours.
• Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation principles.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive entry‑level salary and opportunities for overtime.
• Comprehensive training program and mentorship from experienced chefs.
• Uniform and laundry service provided.
• Meals on duty.
• A supportive environment to kick‑start your culinary career in Polokwane.