Sous Chef (Casual Dining)

Behind every good plate at this hospital catering unit in Gqeberha is a cook who preps properly, and that could be you. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll be based at a hospital catering unit in Gqeberha. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Bake breads, pastries or desserts for the morning buffet.
• Run your station during service and call back every ticket from the pass.
• Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.
• Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
• Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
• Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
• Plate to the spec photo so every dish looks the same.

• A culinary certificate or City & Guilds, or solid on-the-job experience
• You know food safety basics under R638 and HACCP
• Weekend, holiday and evening work is part of the deal
• 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

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

• Two staff meals per shift
• Chef whites and safety shoes provided
• Live-in accommodation at lodge postings

• Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.
• Expect a trade test: bring your own knives, arrive early and clean as you go the whole time.