Live-In Indian Cuisine Cook / Guest House Chef

Future Africa Consulting (Pty)Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A guest house in Centurion is seeking a skilled Indian Cuisine Cook for a live-in contract. The role involves preparing a variety of Indian meals, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring high standards of hospitality. Ideal candidates will have experience in Indian cuisine and a customer-focused attitude.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cook or Chef specializing in Indian cuisine.
• Ability to cook independently and manage meal services.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook Indian dishes for guests and clients.
• Manage daily meal services and package lunch meals.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking a wide variety of Indian dishes

Time management

Kitchen organization

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Indian Cuisine Cook to join our guest house in Pretoria, Centurion, on a 3-to-6-month live-in contract. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for preparing all Indian meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—for guests and clients, while ensuring high standards of hospitality and customer care. Daily lunch meals must also be packaged and sent to clients punctually each afternoon.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and cook any Indian dish (vegetarian and non-vegetarian), including traditional and regional recipes.
• Manage daily meal services for in-house guests : breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Package and dispatch lunch meals to clients on time every afternoon.
• Plan menus, manage inventory, and ensure the kitchen is fully stocked with required Indian ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Ensure guests and clients are well taken care of, providing friendly and attentive service.
• Adapt to special dietary requirements or preferences as needed.

Requirements :

• Proven experience as a Cook or Chef specializing in Indian cuisine.
• Ability to confidently cook a wide variety of Indian dishes independently.
• Must be able and willing to live on-site at the guest house in Centurion for the duration of the contract.
• Excellent time management and kitchen organization.
• Friendly, respectful, and customer-focused attitude.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Previous hospitality or guest house experience is a plus.