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Sous Chef (Casual Dining)

How2Apply Talent Network

East London, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Hospitality & Tourism

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Job Description

You'll cook fast, clean food on the line at a city hotel kitchen in East London. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in East London, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Help cost recipes and track waste on the weekly sheet.
Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
Prep veg, sauces, marinades and portions from the daily mise en place list.
Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.

Must-haves

You take instruction from the head chef without drama
Good knife skills and you can prep at speed
Comfortable in heat, on your feet, for long split shifts
1 to 3 years in a busy commercial kitchen

Helpful, not essential

Stock and ordering experience on a system such as Micros or Pilot
Pastry or bakery training

What's in it for you

Live-in accommodation at lodge postings
Chef whites and safety shoes provided
Transport allowance for split and late shifts

How to apply for this job

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) 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 East London; 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.

Before you hit apply

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.