Kitchen Cook
| Published | April 1, 2026 |
| Expires | May 31, 2026 |
| Location | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Category | General |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
Description
Description
Role Purpose
Prepare and cook high-quality dishes while maintaining kitchen standards and supporting operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities Food Production
• Prepare menu items to recipe standards
• Maintain portion control
• Execute quality presentation
• Follow food safety protocols
• Maintain station organization
• Support special requests
• Assist with buffet service
Quality Standards
• Follow recipe specifications
• Monitor food quality
• Maintain kitchen hygiene
• Practice proper storage
• Check product freshness
• Control wastage
• Label items correctly
• Follow HACCP procedures
Operational Support
• Monitor stock levels
• Report low inventory
• Maintain equipment
• Follow cleaning schedules
• Support cost controls
• Record temperatures
• Assist with stocktakes
Team Collaboration
• Support kitchen operations
• Follow instructions
• Maintain communication
• Assist other stations
• Report issues promptly
• Work efficiently
• Support food service
• Maintain professionalism
Health & Safety
• Follow safety protocols
• Maintain hygiene standards
• Use equipment properly
• Report maintenance needs
• Follow cleaning procedures
• Practice food safety
• Support pest control
• Handle waste correctly
Required Skills
• Cooking and food preparation expertise
• Food safety and hygiene knowledge
• Kitchen operations
• Time management and ability to Multitask
• Team collaboration and communication
• Quality focus
• Physical stamina
• Basic math skills
• Menu and recipe knowledge
• Attention to Detail
• Kitchen equipment handling
• Inventory and stock management
Performance Metrics
• Food quality
• Recipe adherence
• Station organization
• Hygiene standards
• Waste control
• Team support
• Safety compliance
• Customer satisfaction
Minimum of 2 years experience.
Please send your resume/CV
