Live-In Commis Chef in a 5-Star Kitchen

Staff Solutions; Makhanda; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in onsite role

Job summary

Staff Solutions is seeking a kitchen operative for a live-in onsite role in a 5-star hospitality setting. You will prepare mise-en-place, assist in producing basic menu items, and follow recipes with precision while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

You will store, portion, and prepare ingredients, keep work areas clean, and work under the Head Chef's guidance. English proficiency and basic F&B service knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed cookery traineeship or equivalent certification.
• A formal qualification in Food Safety (e.g., HACCP or equivalent).
• 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

English proficiency

GAAP POS knowledge

MS Excel

Food costing

Wastage control

Teamwork

F&B service basics

Education

Cookery traineeship

HACCP certification

Job description

Staff Solutions is seeking a kitchen operative for a live-in onsite role in a 5-star hospitality setting. You will prepare mise-en-place, assist in producing basic menu items, and follow recipes with precision while maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.

You will store, portion, and prepare ingredients, keep work areas clean, and work under the Head Chef's guidance. English proficiency and basic F&B service knowledge are essential.