Cook

NOW HIRING

POSITION: COOK

Location: Tygervalley, Bellville, Western Cape

Employment Type: Full Time (Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm)

We’re looking for an experienced cook with a passion for great food.

If you love food as much as we do, we’d love to meet you!

Job Description:

Perform routine kitchen duties such as setting up workstations, preparation of ingredients, following recipes as well as the preparation, cooking and plating of dishes while maintaining a clean and organized work environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake basic cooking duties such as preparation of raw and cooked ingredients as well as the cooking and plating of dishes
• Use skills to ensure that the quality of food is up to standard and completed in an efficient, timely and professional manner
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy when following recipes, measuring ingredients, preparing and replicating a wide variety of dishes
• Ensuring quality of ingredients by following proper checking, labeling, and rotation practices
• Perform other general kitchen duties as required
• Work well with and communicate with other team members as well as management to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and maintain customer satisfaction
• Communicate regularly with management and promptly bring to their attention any issues, concerns and resource needs
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, quality, consistency by upholding sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Beneficial Qualities:

• Reliable & On Time
• Enthusiastic
• Fast Learning & Observant
• Attention to detail
• Self-Motivated / Driven
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Able to adapt to fast changing situations
• Willing to learn & improve where possible
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately
• Ability to keep calm and stay positive under pressure
• Able to work well with others as a team

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Qualification in Culinary Arts/Hotel management is preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience in Hospitality is desirable
• Reliable Transport
• Proven experience as a cook in a professional kitchen
• Experience in Catering is beneficial
• Working knowledge of recipes and various cuisines and food styles
• Understanding of common ingredients, food preparation and cooking techniques
• Proficient Knife Skills and working knowledge of other general kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen
• In-depth knowledge of food safety procedures, cleaning and sanitization standards
• Strong verbal communication skills

How to apply:

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to orders@theneighbourhoodkitchen.co.za with the subject line “Cook Application – [Your Name]”

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 2025/09/01