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Sous Chef (Casual Dining) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Cape Town CBD, Western Cape

Temporary

Posted 47 min ago

Temporary Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

Behind every good plate at this casual dining restaurant in Cape Town CBD is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll be based at a casual dining restaurant in Cape Town CBD. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.
Clean down your section, deep-clean the fryer and scrub the extractor filters.
Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
Train the kitchen assistants on knife safety and prep standards.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.

What you need

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

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine), 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.
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 Cape Town CBD; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Before you hit apply

Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.
List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.