Overland Travel Cook & Camp Kitchen Leader

Intrepid Travel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free trip

Meals provided

Accommodation included

Training & development

Travel discounts

Awards & Global Summit access

Job summary

Intrepid Travel seeks an experienced Cook in South Africa to partner with Independent Freelance Group Leaders and ensure travellers are served delicious meals on trips. You will handle hot meals, portioning, menu planning, and hygiene while meeting dietary requirements and promoting the company’s responsible travel ethos.

The role emphasizes delivering memorable dining experiences, maintaining quality, and upholding safety standards within dynamic travel environments.

Qualifications

• Must assess guest dietary requirements and tailor meals accordingly.
• Experience in preparing, seasoning and cooking a variety of foods.
• Strict adherence to sanitation guidelines for food preparation.
• Ability to perform quality inspections on prepared meals and buffet setups.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of hot meals, food preparation, and portions to delight travellers.
• Manage budgeting and menu planning for meals during trips.
• Ensure dietary requirements are met and communicate needs to team.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and proper handling of equipment and camping gear.

Skills

Customer needs assessment

Food preparation

Sanitation standards

Quality inspections

Guest communication

Education

Recognised Chef/Cook certification

Passport valid for six months

Job description

Intrepid Travel seeks an experienced Cook in South Africa to partner with Independent Freelance Group Leaders and ensure travellers are served delicious meals on trips. You will handle hot meals, portioning, menu planning, and hygiene while meeting dietary requirements and promoting the company’s responsible travel ethos.

The role emphasizes delivering memorable dining experiences, maintaining quality, and upholding safety standards within dynamic travel environments.