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Protea Hotels by Marriott has a new full-time Commis Chef opening at the Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! in Cape Town. This is a hands-on kitchen role for someone who enjoys preparing food carefully, working as part of a team, and keeping high standards in a busy hotel kitchen.
About the company and the work
The hotel is listed at 64 New Church Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town. The role sits in the Food and Beverage & Culinary area, and it is a non-management, full-time position. Protea Hotels by Marriott is described in the listing as a leading hospitality brand in Africa. In this kitchen, the focus is on fresh preparation, safe food handling, and reliable service to guests.
Role details / duties
- Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
- Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables as needed for cooking or serving.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes and preparation standards.
- Prepare cold foods, including salads, cold sandwiches, condiments, and dressings.
- Cook food using ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers, and check temperatures as required.
- Keep workstations set up with the right tools, equipment, and supplies, and break them down properly after service.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen areas, tables, tools, knives, and equipment to keep the kitchen sanitary.
- Monitor food quality and portions, and tell a manager if a product does not meet the required standard.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and cleaning procedures, and report maintenance issues straight away.
Requirements
- Preferred education: a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Preferred related work experience: less than 1 year.
- No supervisory experience is required.
- Position type: non-management, full-time.
- Key strengths listed in the advert include teamwork, dependability, safety awareness, a professional presentation, food storage and rotation, and basic cookery.
- No salary is stated in the public listing.
Where to find / apply safely
Apply only through the original LinkedIn listing for this Commis Chef role at Protea Hotels by Marriott, using the Apply button on this page. Check that the company, role title, and Cape Town location match before sharing any personal details. Never pay a fee to apply, and be cautious of anyone asking for payment, bank details, or passwords during an application.
Practical tips
- Highlight any kitchen, food preparation, or hospitality experience, even if it is under a year.
- Show that you understand food safety, hygiene, and careful portioning.
- Keep your CV short and clear, with your availability and Cape Town location easy to find.
- Read the original listing in full before applying, so your application matches what the employer asked for.
How the process works
From this page, the Apply button takes you to the original LinkedIn job page. There you can review the full listing, including the job number 26139912, and follow the application route shown on that page. Keep a copy of what you submitted, and watch for any follow-up from the employer through the channel used for the application.
Important information
This post is informational only. Openings, requirements, and application details can change at any time, so always confirm the latest information on the original LinkedIn listing before applying.
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