4 Executive Cook jobs in South Africa

About Us:

Gourmet Gimba is a premier culinary destination dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through innovative and high-quality cuisine. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, freshness, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Line Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting dishes that meet our high standards of quality and consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards
• Ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely manner
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the station
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations
• Assist with inventory and proper storage of ingredients
• Trade at markets and events as needed
• Work late hours and during special events

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a line cook or similar role preferred
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and ingredients
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
• Good communication skills and team player attitude
• Flexibility to work late hours and weekends

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Dynamic and supportive team environment

Job Types: Temporary, Internship

Contract length: 4 months

Pay: R4 000,00 - R12 000,00 per month

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are looking for a reliable Breakfast Line Cook to join our busy restaurant team.

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year kitchen/line cook experience (breakfast service preferred)
• Reliable, honest, and well-presented
• South African ID
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Punctual and dependable

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes to high standards of quality and consistency
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and workstations
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures
• Support the kitchen team and assist where needed

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly wage
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a respected Cape Town establishment

Mouille Point - Cape Town

Shifts: Breakfast service – 6am -3.30pm Tuesday to Sunday

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to bring your energy and skills to our kitchen, please apply with your updated CV.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R28,79 per hour

Expected hours: 56 per week

Work Location: In person

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Available Positions >> Line Cook FT (Blue Oak)

Line Cook FT (Blue Oak)

Summary
Title: Line Cook FT (Blue Oak) ID: 3629 Location: Table Mountain Casino Resort Department: Food and Beverage

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Description
Position Summary:
Under general direction from the Sous Chef, responsible for maintaining an efficient restaurant operation by assisting Sous Chef and Cooks to ensure quality food preparation in accordance with specifications and established policies and procedures. Utilize effective communication and production standards in assigned kitchen area while maintaining all food preparation standards in a safe, accident-free environment.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures production of prep items; checks prep lists and determines what items are needed for the day.
• Sets up workstation according to restaurant guidelines.
• Performs line cooking, grilling, poaching, braising, baking, broiling, sautéing, steaming, or prep work as requested.
• Washes and peels vegetables; prepares poultry and meats; stirs and strains soups and sauces; and weighs and measures foods according to productions schedule.
• Prepares soups and salads for wait staff.
• Operates food preparation machinery including slicers, mincers, mixers, can openers, fryers, ovens etc. in a safe manner.
• Organizes walk-ins and storage areas using the first-in-first-out (FIFO) methodology.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the restaurant; converts recipes and adjusts yields up or down as needed.
• Reports any equipment malfunction to Restaurant Chef.
• Performs all side work duties as assigned or requested by Supervisor and/or performs the duties of a dishwasher as requested.
• Attends and participates in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Follows guidelines regarding health, sanitation, safety and customer service according to established policies and procedures.
• Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
• Responsible for food quality, temperature, portion control, plate presentation, and waste management.
• Responsible for setting up, maintaining stations according to daily prep sheets, food safety and sanitation standards, and keeping kitchen area free of hazards.
• Monitor and ensure incoming orders are prepared in timely manner in accordance with prep sheets, ServSafe and other regulatory standards.
• Ensure food prepared meets standards and specifications utilizing correct portion measurements as stated in recipes.
• Responsible for respectful and effective communication at all times.
• Must perform daily inventory of all items specified on prep sheets.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen area and assigned work station.
• Performs other duties as required.

Access to Sensitive Areas:
Access to F&B storage areas.

Signatory Authority:
None.

Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED is required unless waived by Human Resources Management. Six (6) months of food preparation and cooking experience. Excellent knife skills, knowledge of food safety and general use of kitchen equipment required. ServSafe certification preferred. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of restaurant operations and food service principles.
• Knowledge of cold prep, proper knife handling, maintaining proper temperature, and work safety and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of safe practices in a kitchen-working environment.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Ability to create a friendly atmosphere and demonstrate excellent customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the work environment is mainly indoors with moderate to loud noise level and employee may be exposed to heat from ovens and ranges and occasionally may be exposed to cigarette smoke.

Pay Rate
*$20.00 per Hour
Must be able to work Nights, Weekends, and Holidays *
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