Commis Chef (Hotel Kitchen)

How2Apply Talent Network
Worcester, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
R12 000 – R17 500/month
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Job Description

You'll cook fast, clean food on the line at a wood-fired pizzeria in Worcester. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll report in Worcester. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

  • Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
  • Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
  • Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
  • Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
  • Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.

You'll need

  • A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
  • 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

Extra points for

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

What you get

  • Live-in accommodation at lodge postings
  • On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
  • Two staff meals per shift

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates, photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine) plus your culinary qualification or trade test certificate.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Worcester.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

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.

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Job details
SalaryR12 000 – R17 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationWorcester, Western Cape
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
Experience4+ years
Posted12 October 2026
Closing Date16 November 2026
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