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Chef - Kempton Park - TSE260708-7

• Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
• Department: TsAfrika Catering Solutions
• Pay Grade:
• Closing Date: 2026/07/14
• Assignment Type: Full Time

Job Purpose:

• Create high-quality meals, maintain exceptional food safety standards, and lead kitchen operations with excellence at a newly established unit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant Culinary Qualification or Professional Cookery Certificate
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a Chef within contract catering, hospitality, healthcare, corporate dining, or a similar environment
• Sound knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards
• Strong food preparation, presentation, and kitchen management skills
• Good at controlling costs and doing menu planning
• Exposure to upmarket function catering
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook, and present meals according to established menus and recipes
• Ensure all food is prepared and served to the highest quality standards
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards at all times
• Manage food stock levels, stock rotation, and minimize wastage
• Assist with menu planning and implementation of innovative food offerings
• Supervise and support kitchen staff to ensure efficient kitchen operations
• Conduct daily quality checks on food preparation and presentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and client requirements
• Monitor portion control and food costs to achieve budget targets
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment
• Produce menus which demonstrate flair, imagination and an upmarket awareness that meets customer needs and VIP function preferences
• Attend seminars and training courses as and when directed
• Further own knowledge of management methods and principles to ensure future advancement
• Stay abreast with food trends as well as best practices

Skills and Competencies:

• Passion for food and service excellence
• Customer-focused mindset
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Leadership and team management capability
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to network and keep a good line of communication open with clients
• Interpersonal skills
• Disciplinary procedures knowledge

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