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Chef de Partie (Pastry) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Springs, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

R10 000 – R14 500/month

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Job Description

Service is busy at this casual dining restaurant in Springs, so steady hands and a tidy station matter here. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

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

What your day looks like

Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.
Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.

What you need

You take instruction from the head chef without drama
A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen

Helpful, not essential

Experience with combi ovens and batch cooking
A food safety certificate from a registered training provider
Pastry or bakery training

What you get

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Springs 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, certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine).
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 5 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Springs; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.