Commis Chef (Hotel Kitchen) – Immediate Start

Behind every good plate at this hospital catering unit in Springs is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

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

• Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
• 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.
• Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
• Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
• Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.

• Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
• Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
• You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
• A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
• You take instruction from the head chef without drama

• Chef whites and safety shoes provided
• Transport allowance for split and late shifts
• Two staff meals per shift
• Live-in accommodation at lodge postings

• 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.