Live-In Commis Chef — 5-Star Kitchen & Training

Staff Solutions Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment in Grahamstown is seeking a Commis Chef for a live-in, onsite role in a 5-star hospitality setting. You will prepare mise-en-place, assist with basic menu items under the Head Chef, follow recipes precisely, and maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

A cookery traineeship and HACCP or equivalent certification are required, along with at least one year of relevant experience. Expect weekends and holidays work in a demanding kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Completed cookery traineeship or equivalent certification.
• Formal Food Safety (HACCP) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in basic food preparation and mise-en-place.
• Valid food handler health certificate (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality mise-en-place according to established recipes and standards.
• Assist in the production of basic menu items under the guidance of the Head Chef.
• Follow all food preparation instructions and recipes with precision.
• Adhere strictly to food safety, hygiene, and health & safety protocols.
• Ensure food is stored in food-safe conditions and at appropriate temperatures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.
• Use proper knife techniques to produce a variety of vegetable cuts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic ingredients, herbs, and spices and their appropriate usage.
• Ensure minimal food wastage and follow lodge's cost control procedures.
• Comply with all security, legal, and safety procedures relevant to food handling.

Skills

Mise-en-place

Knife skills

Food safety

English proficiency

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Food costing

Hygiene practices

Security procedures

Education

Cookery traineeship or equivalent certification

Food Safety (HACCP) certification

Tools

GAAP POS

MS Excel

Job description

Staff Solutions Recruitment in Grahamstown is seeking a Commis Chef for a live-in, onsite role in a 5-star hospitality setting. You will prepare mise-en-place, assist with basic menu items under the Head Chef, follow recipes precisely, and maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

A cookery traineeship and HACCP or equivalent certification are required, along with at least one year of relevant experience. Expect weekends and holidays work in a demanding kitchen environment.