Chef de Partie (Pastry)

How2Apply Talent Network
Polokwane, Limpopo
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
R8 000 – R13 000/month
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Job Description

Behind every good plate at this conference centre kitchen in Polokwane is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

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

What you'll actually do

  • Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
  • Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
  • Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
  • Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
  • Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.

What you need

  • Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
  • Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
  • You take instruction from the head chef without drama
  • You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
  • 1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
  • Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts

Extra points for

  • Pastry or bakery training
  • A food safety certificate from a registered training provider

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates, your culinary qualification or trade test certificate plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.
  • Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.

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Job details
SalaryR8 000 – R13 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPolokwane, Limpopo
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
Experience1+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
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