Company: AirChefs
Location: South Africa
Closing date: 13 August 2026
Job Purpose
To cook, prepare and plate meals according to customer specifications and hygiene standards. The role is also responsible for maintaining continuous cleanliness and confirming that all equipment is in good working order at all timesPrincipal Accountabilities
- Prepares ingredients and basic dishes according to recipes, menus and portion control standards
- Prepares dishes on time and maintains consistent food presentation standards
- Assist in mise en place and daily production requirements
- Checks and confirms the availability of stock according to menu requirements
- Minimises wastage according to effective portioning, stock rotation and approved procedures
- Monitors storage temperatures and reports any deviations to the CPD immediately
- Conducts daily, weekly and monthly stock takes
- Maintains a clean and sanitized workstation in compliance with HACCP and food safety requirements
- Adheres to all security, SHEQ, HACCP and operational policies and procedures
- Uses PPE and equipment safely according to training received and approved procedures
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 (NQF level 4)
- National Certificate (NQF level 5) in Hospitality / Professional Cookery / Kitchen Management
- 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Commis Chef / Cook
- Experience in airline catering will be advantageous
- Basic Food Safety and Hygiene Certification
- Valid driver’s licence will be advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
- Food safety, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) and catering industry standards and systems
- Occupational health and safety / SHEQ
- Stock management
- Recipe management and kitchen systems
- Culinary creativity and menu innovation expertise
- Basic financial management
- Team supervision and leadership
- Interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- Planning skills
- Problem solving
- Basic MS Office / computer literacy
- Basic office administration
Attributes
- High attention to detail
- Passionate and creative with a hands-on approach to kitchen innovation
- Adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced environments
- Collaborative team player
- Punctual and reliable