Chef

Job Mail • 5 days ago

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Salary

≈ $9.5k – $18k per year (Estimated)

Location

In office (South Africa)

Seniority

Architect · 3+ years exp

Employment

Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.

jobmail.co.za • HQ: Pretoria, South Africa • Job Boards & Aggregators • Est. 1997

The ideal candidate is a reliable cook with at least three years’ experience who follows recipes and standards closely, keeps a spotless kitchen, and works well in a close-knit camp team.

Core Criteria:

Minimum three years’ experience as a chef
Culinary certificate or Level 2 qualification advantageous
Ability to read and follow recipes accurately
Sound cooking skills and methods, with correct food preparation
Able to cater for vegetarian and other special dietary requirements
Able to follow simple instructions in English or Afrikaans
Good interpersonal skills, relating well to colleagues and management
Strong team player

Core Responsibilities:

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to the required standard
Ensure meals are ready on time and served at the correct temperature
Use only the approved recipes provided
Prepare snacks, cakes, and biscuits for the coffee table and for guides to take on game drives
Keep all food preparation areas and equipment clean and hygienic before and after use
Clean storerooms, ovens, and other cooking equipment
Report maintenance issues, breakages, fire and health hazards, security risks, accidents, lost and found items, shortages, and any unusual events
Carry out other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager

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