Sous Chef (Casual Dining)

How2Apply Talent Network
Bloemfontein, Free State
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Hospitality & Tourism
R8 500 – R12 750/month
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Job Description

You'll cook fast, clean food on the line at a hospital catering unit in Bloemfontein. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Home base is a hospital catering unit on the Bloemfontein side of Free State. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

  • Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
  • Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.
  • Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
  • Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
  • Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
  • Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
  • Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.

Must-haves

  • Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
  • You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
  • Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
  • 1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen
  • You take instruction from the head chef without drama
  • Good knife skills and you can prep at speed

Extra points for

  • Stock and ordering experience on a system such as Micros or Pilot
  • Pastry or bakery training
  • A food safety certificate from a registered training provider

What you get

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

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Bloemfontein really suit you before you apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine).
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 10 working days.

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

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

How to stand out

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryR8 500 – R12 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBloemfontein, Free State
CategoryHospitality & Tourism
Experience1+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date30 October 2026
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