Kitchen Prep Specialist | New Store Launch

Pedros Chicken; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 55,800 - 89,280; Full time

Job summary

A well-known chicken restaurant chain is opening a new store in Mthatha and seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their kitchen team. This exciting opportunity involves ensuring efficient kitchen operations, managing ingredient preparation, and supporting store culture from the beginning. Candidates should possess good organizational skills, hygiene awareness, and be ready to work in a dynamic environment. Basic kitchen experience is preferred. Join a brand that values teamwork and growth.

Qualifications

• Basic kitchen experience advantageous.
• Understanding of hygiene standards.
• Ability to work long hours when required.

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

A well-known chicken restaurant chain is opening a new store in Mthatha and seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their kitchen team. This exciting opportunity involves ensuring efficient kitchen operations, managing ingredient preparation, and supporting store culture from the beginning. Candidates should possess good organizational skills, hygiene awareness, and be ready to work in a dynamic environment. Basic kitchen experience is preferred. Join a brand that values teamwork and growth.