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Breakfast Chef (Lodge)

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Lephalale, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Service is busy at this city hotel kitchen in Lephalale, so steady hands and a tidy station matter here. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The work is in Lephalale, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.

Must-haves

1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Lephalale.

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Before you hit apply

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