Breakfast Chef (Lodge)

You'll cook fast, clean food on the line at a hospital catering unit in Springs. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Location: Springs, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

• Log fridge and freezer temperatures twice a shift on the HACCP sheet.
• Label, date and rotate stock using first-in, first-out.
• Receive deliveries, check weights and reject short-dated produce.
• 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.
• Cook for banquets and conference lunches of 100 to 400 guests.
• Cook steaks, burgers and grills to the temperature on the docket.

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

• A food safety certificate from a registered training provider
• Experience with combi ovens and batch cooking
• Stock and ordering experience on a system such as Micros or Pilot

What's in it for you

• Two staff meals per shift
• Chef whites and safety shoes provided
• Transport allowance for split and late shifts
• Live-in accommodation at lodge postings

How to apply for this job

1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Springs really suit you before you apply.
2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your culinary qualification or trade test certificate, photos of dishes you have plated (on your phone is fine) plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
4. 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 Springs; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

• List your stations (grill, pastry, cold, sauce) under each job; head chefs scan for this first.
• Do not leave gaps unexplained; if you did casual banquet work between jobs, say so on your CV.