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Line Cook (Grill Station)

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Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 28 min ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Behind every good plate at this city hotel kitchen in Sandton is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Sandton (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What your day looks like

Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.

What you need

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

Helpful, not essential

Halaal or kosher kitchen experience
A food safety certificate from a registered training provider
Experience with combi ovens and batch cooking

On offer

Chef whites and safety shoes provided
On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
Live-in accommodation at lodge postings
Two staff meals per shift

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sandton really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 5 working days.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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