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Chef de Partie (Pastry)

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Tzaneen, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Want to grow as a chef? This wood-fired pizzeria in Tzaneen gives you real stations and real volume. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

The work, day to day

Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.

You'll need

You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
You take instruction from the head chef without drama
A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): your culinary qualification or trade test certificate 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.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

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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.
Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.