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Pizza Chef (Wood-Fired Oven)

How2Apply Talent Network

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Temporary

Posted 2 hours ago

Temporary Hospitality & Tourism

R10 250 – R14 750/month

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Job Description

Want to grow as a chef? This casual dining restaurant in Pietermaritzburg gives you real stations and real volume. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

You'll be based at a casual dining restaurant in Pietermaritzburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What your day looks like

Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.

Must-haves

You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts

Nice if you have

Pastry or bakery training
Halaal or kosher kitchen experience

On offer

Chef whites and safety shoes provided
On-the-job training with a path to chef de partie
Transport allowance for split and late shifts
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): photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine), your culinary qualification or trade test certificate plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
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 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Pietermaritzburg; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.