TRAFFIC Gauteng

Senior Chef

Rand Water Recruitment

Job Description

Job Summary

To supervise the canteen staff and to ensure that daily and function meals are prepared in accordance with the set Menu standards.

Minimum Requirements
  • Minimum Grade 12 / NQF level 4
  • Recognized cookery course
  • 3-5 years relevant experience
  • Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as and when required
  • Proven customer service orientation
Primary Duties
  • Supervise and prepare daily meals in accordance with the set Menu standards
  • Ensure that handling of equipment is within SHEQ standards
  • Plan and allocate duties to canteen staff according to daily requirements
  • Ensure good customer relations
  • General administration
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

  • Hygiene and Safety
  • Customer Service
  • Food and Beverages

Skills:

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Culinary
  • Supervision
  • Numeracy
  • Creativity
  • Menu planning
  • Garnishing and food presentation
Employment Equity Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water's Employment Equity Objectives. Preference will be given to females and/or people with disability to give effect to Rand Water's Employment Equity Objectives.

Additional Information

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage. The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a maximum probation period of up to 12 months, based on a flexible monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$58,920/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Coordination Monitoring Speaking Time Management Active Listening
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Job Overview

Date Posted
22 Mar 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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