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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Savoury Chef to join our culinary team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting a wide range of high-quality savoury products, meals, and menu items while maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary expertise, creativity, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production or restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities Food Preparation & Production

• Prepare and cook a variety of savoury dishes including breakfasts, lunches, dinners, hot meals, snacks, pies, quiches, sandwiches, wraps, pastries, and specialty menu items.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes, specifications, and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistency in flavour, quality, and portion control.
• Produce daily menu items within required production schedules.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal offerings.

Kitchen Operations

• Organise and manage workstation preparation and mise en place.
• Ensure smooth daily kitchen operations and efficient workflow.
• Monitor food preparation times and service delivery.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements.
• Assist in coordinating production planning and scheduling.

Quality Control & Food Safety

• Ensure all products meet company quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Follow HACCP procedures and food handling best practices.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, stock rotation, and temperature control.
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment at all times.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage.
• Assist with stock ordering and inventory management.
• Conduct stock counts and assist with inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure efficient use of ingredients while maintaining product quality.
• Support food cost management initiatives.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with chefs, bakers, kitchen assistants, and front-of-house staff.
• Support training and mentoring of junior kitchen team members.
• Maintain effective communication within the kitchen team.
• Contribute to a positive and professional working environment.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Professional Culinary Qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Savoury Chef, Hot Kitchen Chef, Production Chef, or similar role.
• Experience within restaurants, catering companies, hotels, bakeries, cafés, or food production environments.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong savoury food preparation and cooking skills.
• Knowledge of hot kitchen operations and batch cooking.
• Menu planning and recipe execution.
• Food presentation and quality control.
• Inventory and stock management.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for culinary excellence and innovation.

Preferred Experience

• High-volume food production experience.
• Experience producing savoury pastries, pies, quiches, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Restaurant, deli, café, or catering experience.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with menu costing and production planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Food quality and consistency.
• Production efficiency and output.
• Food cost and wastage control.
• Hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Customer satisfaction and product feedback.
• Timely completion of production schedules.
• Teamwork and operational support.

• Assist with the repair of damaged vehicle body panels.
• Remove and refit vehicle components such as bumpers, lights, mirrors, trims, and door handles.
• Perform basic panel beating tasks under supervision.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, filling, and priming.
• Operate workshop tools and equipment safely.
• Assist with vehicle stripping and assembly.
• Ensure repairs are completed according to workshop quality standards.
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and safe.
• Report damaged tools or equipment to the supervisor.
• Follow company procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Assist with loading and moving vehicles within the workshop when required.

• Matric (preferred).
• 1-3 years' previous experience in a panel beating or automotive workshop.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle body repairs.
• Familiarity with workshop hand tools and power tools.
• Valid driver's licence (advantageous).
• Ability to work overtime when required.

• Good attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Good communication skills.
• Team player.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

• Physically fit and able to lift heavy vehicle components.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods.
• Able to work in a workshop environment with noise, dust, and paint fumes.
• Good hand-eye coordination.

• Wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Handle tools and equipment responsibly.

• Quality of workmanship.
• Productivity and turnaround time.
• Compliance with safety procedures.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Care of tools and equipment.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Customer satisfaction through quality repairs.

• CAT
• Komatsu
• Volvo
• Bell

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Pastry Chef to join our culinary team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing exceptional pastries, desserts, cakes, breads, and confectionery items while maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation, and food safety. The ideal candidate will have strong technical pastry skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating innovative dessert offerings.

Key Responsibilities Pastry & Dessert Production

• Prepare and produce a wide range of pastries, cakes, desserts, tarts, breads, cookies, and confectionery products.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Create and execute seasonal dessert menus and specialty items.
• Decorate cakes and desserts to a professional standard.
• Develop new recipes and innovative dessert concepts.
• Produce desserts for restaurant service, events, functions, and catering requirements.

Kitchen Operations

• Organise and manage daily pastry production schedules.
• Ensure all products are prepared according to recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain efficient workflow within the pastry section.
• Monitor stock levels and ingredient usage.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and used safely.

Food Safety & Quality Control

• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain a clean and organised pastry kitchen.
• Monitor product freshness and quality.
• Ensure proper storage, labelling, and rotation of ingredients.
• Comply with HACCP and food handling standards.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Assist with ordering ingredients and supplies.
• Conduct stock counts and inventory control.
• Minimise waste through effective production planning.
• Manage food costs and ingredient utilisation.
• Monitor supplier quality and consistency.

Team Support & Training

• Mentor and support junior pastry chefs and bakery assistants.
• Assist with training on recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams.
• Promote a positive and professional kitchen culture.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Professional Culinary or Pastry Qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Pastry Chef, Dessert Chef, or Baker.
• Experience in a hotel, bakery, restaurant, patisserie, or catering environment.
• Strong knowledge of pastry production, baking techniques, and dessert presentation.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Advanced pastry and baking techniques.
• Cake decorating and finishing skills.
• Chocolate, confectionery, and dessert preparation expertise.
• Recipe development and menu planning.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Food costing and stock management knowledge.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

• Fine dining, luxury hotel, or artisan bakery experience.
• Wedding cake and celebration cake production.
• Artisan bread baking and laminated dough preparation.
• Chocolate work, sugar craft, and plated dessert experience.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Product quality and consistency.
• Dessert presentation standards.
• Customer satisfaction and feedback.
• Food cost control and waste reduction.
• Hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Production efficiency and meeting deadlines.
• Innovation and contribution to menu development.

• CAT
• Komatsu
• Volvo
• Bell

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• Mineral Milling Plant maintenance experience an advantage
• Multi Skilled:
  • Semi skilled Boilermaking - Fabrication
  • Semi skilled Welding - CO2 & Stick
  • Semi skilled Fitting
  • General Maintenance
• Candidate must be willing to work long hours overtime including weekends
• Own reliable transport

We are looking for a practical, reliable and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Handyman to support our Corporate Retail Stores in Johannesburg and Pretoria.

This role will focus on day-to-day store maintenance, ensuring stores remain operational, safe and presentable.

This is initially a 3-month fixed-term pilot contract, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and operational requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• General store maintenance and repairs
• Door, lock and hinge repairs
• Roller shutter adjustments and repairs
• Basic carpentry and hardware repairs
• Lighting and minor electrical repairs
• Ceiling tile and minor tiling repairs
• Minor plumbing repairs
• General wear-and-tear maintenance
• Identifying maintenance issues before they become major problems
• Maintaining good workmanship and turnaround times
• Completing job cards, photos and maintenance reporting

Minimum Requirements

• Proven handyman or general maintenance experience
• Experience working in retail, commercial or property maintenance environments
• Basic electrical fault-finding capability
• Basic carpentry and plumbing experience
• Good problem-solving ability
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively
• Valid driver’s licence
• Good communication skills
• Reliable and professional

Advantageous

• Experience with aluminium doors and shopfronts
• Experience with locks and ironmongery
• Experience with roller shutters
• Basic understanding of preventative maintenance

Other Information

• Position based in Gauteng
• Travel between stores required
• Tools and equipment will be provided
• Vehicle arrangements to be discussed

If you believe you are a strong all-round maintenance person who takes pride in quality workmanship and problem-solving, we would like to hear from you.

Job Purpose

The Skills Development Officer is responsible for improving shopfloor capability through practical, on-the-job training, coaching, and competency assessments. The role ensures employees consistently apply safe work practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality standards while supporting continuous improvement in productivity, quality, and safety.

The incumbent will work closely with Production, Foremen, and the Training Coordinator to identify competency gaps, implement employee development plans, and maintain accurate training records.

Roles and Responsibilities

Practical Training and Coaching

Deliver structured on-the-job training and coaching to shopfloor employees.

Conduct practical competency assessments and provide ongoing feedback.

Support the onboarding of new employees and facilitate cross-training where required.

Reinforce correct operating procedures and manufacturing best practices.

Standards, Quality and Safety

Ensure employees understand and comply with work instructions, quality standards, and safety procedures.

Identify and correct deviations from prescribed work methods.

Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Support investigations where training deficiencies contribute to incidents or quality issues.

Employee Development

Identify skills and competency gaps in collaboration with Production Management.

Implement and monitor Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for shopfloor employees.

Recommend refresher training and development opportunities to improve employee competence and versatility.

Training Administration

Working closely with the Training Coordinator:

Maintain shop floor training records and competency matrices.

Submit practical assessment results and training reports.

Ensure employee development plans are updated and monitored.

Continuous Improvement

Assist the foreman in identifying training needs arising from production, quality, and safety performance.

Recommend and implement training interventions that improve operational performance.

Support foremen in developing coaching skills and building team capability.

Qualifications and experience

▪ National Diploma or Trade Qualification in Foundry Management, Metallurgical, Production, Engineering, or a related field.

▪ Assessor and/or OD ETDP qualification will be an advantage.

▪ Minimum five (5) years''' experience in a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.

▪ At least three (3) years''' experience in workplace training, coaching, or technical skills development.

▪ Sound understanding of foundry production processes and manufacturing standards.

Salary - R450 000 - R600 000pa