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Banqueting Chef (Conference Centre) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria East, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 52 min ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

R12 000 – R15 750/month

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Job Description

Behind every good plate at this wood-fired pizzeria in Pretoria East is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Pretoria East; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.

What you need

You take instruction from the head chef without drama
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP

On offer

Live-in accommodation at lodge postings
On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
Chef whites and safety shoes provided

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine), your culinary qualification or trade test certificate plus a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.
List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.