Line Cook (Grill Station)

Service is busy at this hospital catering unit in Kempton Park, so steady hands and a tidy station matter here. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Kempton Park; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• 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.
• Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
• Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
• Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.
• Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.

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

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

• On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
• Transport allowance for split and late shifts
• Chef whites and safety shoes provided

• Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.
• List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.