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Chef

Temporary

Tsebo Group

About Us

We are recruiting for a Chef responsible for the planning, preparation, and supervision of high-quality meal production within a corporate catering environment. The role includes managing large-scale food production and supporting catering for meetings and corporate events, while ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs.  DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Plan, prepare, and oversee mass food production in a high-volume industrial kitchen
  • Lead and coordinate functions, events, and special catering requirements, including preparation, service, and breakdown
  • Ensure meals are prepared and served according to approved menus, recipes, and portion standards
  • Plan and develop menus suitable for mass production and functions, in line with client and nutritional requirements
  • Cost menus accurately to ensure food is produced within budgeted guidelines and GP targets
  • Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure efficient daily operations and service delivery
  • Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HSE standards at all times
  • Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency across all services
  • Control stock levels, order ingredients, and ensure correct storage and rotation of food items
  • Minimise waste and manage food costs through effective portion control and stock management
  • Ensure proper use, care, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas
  • Maintain accurate records related to food production, stock, and hygiene checks
  • Adhere to all Tsebo policies, procedures, and client standards
Skills and Competencies
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume, mass food production in an industrial catering environment
  • Experience in coordinating and delivering functions and events catering
  • Strong knowledge of menu planning and costing, with sound cost and portion control
  • Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, HSE, and quality standards
  • Ability to supervise, guide, and motivate kitchen staff
  • Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet service deadlines
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency
  • Commercial awareness, including waste reduction and cost control
  • Reliable, disciplined, and committed to service excellence
Qualifications
  • Grade 12 
  • Professional Cookery or Related Qualification – essential
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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