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Commis Chef (Hotel Kitchen) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Centurion, Gauteng

Temporary

Posted 9 hours ago

Temporary Hospitality & Tourism

R13 000 – R17 500/month

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Job Description

Behind every good plate at this conference centre kitchen in Centurion is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Centurion, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

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

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

Experience with combi ovens and batch cooking
Pastry or bakery training
Halaal or kosher kitchen experience

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, 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.
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 Centurion.

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Before you hit apply

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