Main Cook for Busy Food Stand

About the role

We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and experienced Main Cook to run the food preparation at a busy food stand in Sea Point. You will lead the kitchen, ensuring fast and consistent service during rush hours.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, fry, and fill perfect vetkoek consistently.
• Prepare various side dishes and fillings such as mince, chakalaka, chips, and polony.
• Manage stock and portion control to minimise waste.
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety standards at the workstation.
• Assist with opening the stand in the morning and cleaning up at the end of the shift.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a fast‑food, takeaway or food‑stall environment.
• Excellent dough‑frying skills, preferably with vetkoek.
• Ability to work independently and manage food‑prep timings.
• Punctual, honest, hygienic and positive attitude.
• Lives within reasonable travelling distance of the stand.

Required skills

• Frying dough (vetkoek) technique.
• Stock and portion control.

What we offer

• Two off days per week.
• Shift work including weekends and public holidays.
• Salary to be discussed – please indicate your expectation.