Hospitality

Demi Chef

Sun International·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
HospitalityFull TimeContract
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Job Purpose

  • The Demi Chef will support the kitchen team by assisting with basic food preparation, mise-en-place, and service activities under supervision, while maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness and developing foundational culinary skills in line with operational requirements.

Key Performance Areas

  • Assist senior kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks under supervision
  • Support mise-en-place activities as instructed, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning and pre-preparation of ingredients
  • Follow SOPs, recipes, portion guidelines, and preparation instructions accurately
  • Assist in preparing simple food components such as vegetables, salads, cold starters, basic sauces and garnishes
  • Assist with setting up and breaking down workstations before and after service
  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of own workstation at all times
  • Follow cleaning schedules, including daily and deep-clean tasks as assigned
  • Assist in plating and presenting food items according to standards under guidance
  • Assist with basic food labelling (dates, allergens, storage instructions) under supervision
  • Follow FIFO principles and assist with stock rotation
  • Report food shortages, damages, or items close to expiry to senior chefs
  • Assist with receiving deliveries by checking items against delivery notes and reporting discrepancies
  • Help minimise food waste by correct handling and storage of ingredients
  • Assist during stock takes when required
  • Use kitchen equipment safely and only as trained or instructed
  • Report faulty equipment, breakages, or safety hazards promptly
  • Comply fully with health, safety, hygiene, and environmental regulations
  • Follow allergen control procedures and food safety guidelines carefully
  • Assist in maintaining temperature logs for fridges, freezers, and hot-holding equipment
  • Wear required PPE and arrive at work prepared with basic culinary tools
  • Support senior chefs during service in buffet, live cooking or production areas
  • Assist with basic guest interaction when required, maintaining a polite and professional manner
  • Refer guest queries, complaints, or special requests to senior kitchen staff
  • Maintain professional behaviour and respect when interacting with guests

Job Requirements

Education

  • Grade 12
  • Studying towards a culinary certification

Experience

  • Experience working in food preparation operations preferred

Skills and Knowledge

  • OE usage and storage
  • Culinary Product Knowledge
  • Cooking Methodologies
  • Legislation - food safety standards & regulations
  • Environmental and sustainability standards
  • Knife skills
  • Waste management
  • Stock control
  • Basic Computer Skills

Work conditions and special requirements

  • Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements

Key skills

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At a glance

Company

Sun International

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 2, 2026

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