Kitchen Prep Specialist for New Restaurant Launch

Pedros Chicken; Limpopo; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros Chicken is opening a brand-new store in Polokwane and seeking energetic team members to help launch our kitchen operations. You will contribute to accurate food preparation and ingredient management in a fast-paced setting, supporting a strong store culture from day one.

Join us to grow with the brand, adhere to hygiene standards, and assist in maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen while working long hours as part of a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen experience preferred.
• Understanding of hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients (cutting, marinating, portioning, weighing).
• Follow standard recipes and preparation procedures.
• Ensure correct storage and labelling of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of preparation areas and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
• Assist grillers and cooks when required.
• Conduct daily cleaning and sanitation tasks.
• Support waste reduction initiatives.
• Comply with food safety regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Manual dexterity

Hygiene awareness

Instruction-following ability

Consistency

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Pedros Chicken is opening a brand-new store in Polokwane and seeking energetic team members to help launch our kitchen operations. You will contribute to accurate food preparation and ingredient management in a fast-paced setting, supporting a strong store culture from day one.

Join us to grow with the brand, adhere to hygiene standards, and assist in maintaining a clean, well-organised kitchen while working long hours as part of a dedicated team.