TRAFFIC Gauteng

Cook

Empact Group

Job Description

Purpose of the role

The incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production. They will be required to provide good quality food service.

Education and Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential
  • Food and Beverage or Culinary arts qualification
  • Matric
  • Must be able to do batch cooking in a hospital environment
  • Experience in hospital environment is advantageous
Key Areas of Responsibility
  • Contribute to the efficient running of the kitchen by producing and presenting food of the highest quality
  • Supporting the kitchen team with general duties.

About This Role

Career insights for Cooks, Restaurant positions

Salary Benchmark
$35,780/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Monitoring Active Listening Coordination Critical Thinking Speaking
Common Technologies
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Point of sale POS restaurant software Microsoft Office software

Job Overview

Date Posted
28 Mar 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Cooks, Restaurant Insights

Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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