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Banqueting Chef (Conference Centre)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

You'll cook fast, clean food on the line at a casual dining restaurant in Durban Central. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll report in Durban Central. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.

You'll need

You take instruction from the head chef without drama
You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen

Nice if you have

Halaal or kosher kitchen experience
Pastry or bakery training

On offer

Two staff meals per shift
Chef whites and safety shoes provided
Live-in accommodation at lodge postings

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates plus your culinary qualification or trade test certificate.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.
Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.