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Pizza Chef (Wood-Fired Oven)

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Krugersdorp, Gauteng

Contract

Posted 31 min ago

Contract Hospitality & Tourism

R13 000 – R18 000/month

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Job Description

Behind every good plate at this city hotel kitchen in Krugersdorp is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

The work, day to day

Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.

Must-haves

Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
You take instruction from the head chef without drama
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed

Helpful, not essential

Halaal or kosher kitchen experience
A food safety certificate from a registered training provider
Pastry or bakery training

What you get

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, a CV listing each kitchen, your station and dates plus photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine).
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 7 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 Krugersdorp.

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

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.