Launch Kitchen Prep Cook — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

Pedros Chicken; Durban; On-site; ZAR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros Chicken in Durban is looking for energetic team members to join our launch as we open a brand-new store. You will help ensure efficient kitchen operations, accurate food preparation, and careful ingredient management to support a smooth opening day and ongoing service.

Be part of a fast-paced environment, follow standard recipes, maintain hygiene and cleanliness, manage stock, and work closely with grillers and cooks to deliver quality meals from day one.

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 in Durban is looking for energetic team members to join our launch as we open a brand-new store. You will help ensure efficient kitchen operations, accurate food preparation, and careful ingredient management to support a smooth opening day and ongoing service.

Be part of a fast-paced environment, follow standard recipes, maintain hygiene and cleanliness, manage stock, and work closely with grillers and cooks to deliver quality meals from day one.