Prepper West Street, Durban (W)

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

Exciting New Restaurant

Join our Wackys family as we open our brand-new store in Durban. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic launch team, grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to building a strong store culture from day one. We are looking for passionate, energetic individuals who are ready to grow with our brand.

Purpose

Ensure efficient kitchen operations through accurate food preparation and ingredient management.

Key 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.

Competencies Required

• Organisational skills
• Manual dexterity
• Hygiene awareness
• Instruction-following ability
• Consistency
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

Requirements

• Basic kitchen experience advantageous.
• Understanding of hygiene standards.

Ability to work long hours when required.