TRAFFIC Gauteng

Senior Chef Lecturer - Boksburg Campus

Capsicumcooking

Job Description

LOCATION

Boksburg Campus

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS JOB

Responsible for teaching activities and ensuring delivery of the set course curriculum in accordance with the Capsicum Culinary Studio (CCS) policies and philosophy of individuality and excellence in culinary arts.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Coordinating, Mentoring, and assisting Students with respect to theory and practical studies and cultivation of the individual creative spirit.

  • Facilitate weekly assessor/lecturer meetings and track action points
  • Identify and support at risk students through mentoring, discussions, and action plans.
  • Create structured lesson plans per module.
  • Develop materials including presentations, demonstrations, videos, and handouts.
  • Ensure effective use of academic planner for teaching and learning.
Managing Student Discipline and Formal Correspondence
  • Investigate acts of misconduct timeously
  • Ensure discipline procedure is in accordance with CCS Policies
  • Ensure timeous communication and maintain formal correspondence and documentation.
Ensure Implementation and Adherence to Policies and Processes
  • Lecturers teaching according to standards and outcomes of relevant accreditation bodies.
  • Participate in internal and external QA audits and implement corrective actions.
  • Kitchen safety, hygiene (incl. pest control) in accordance with the Health and Safety legislation.
  • Ensure maintenance of kitchen and classroom areas
  • Adherence to all Capsicum policies and guidelines as set by the Academic and QA department
  • Deliver quality education aligned with accreditation outcomes.
  • Submit assessment/facilitation reports each semester.
Manage Food and Kitchen Items, Equipment Ordering, Purchasing, Receiving, Cost and Stock Control
  • Ensure that all students and kitchens have necessary items such as uniforms, knives, shoes, kitchen equipment, etc.
  • Ensure sufficient ordering and purchasing of stock
  • Ensure cost of purchasing is within budget.
  • Ensure strict stock control
Ensure Promotional and Culinary Event Planning and Participation
  • Lecturers to participate with promotional and culinary events
  • Effective planning of promotional and culinary events
  • Mentor student competition teams and culinary clubs.
  • Plan and participate in culinary competitions and events.
Coordinating all Aspects of the Assessment
  • Coordinating recording of test results and related administration
  • Setting of papers for tests, assignments and examinations.
  • Marking and delivering feedback to students.
  • Capacity planning and timetable management.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
  • Assessor Qualification (Non negotiable)
  • National or International Chef Qualification / Diploma
SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
  • Management & Leadership
  • Computer Literate
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Culinary arts & Industry courses
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • 2 Years lecturing experience in City & Guilds Culinary Arts syllabus
  • 4-5 years Industry Experience.

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
Common Technologies
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Job Overview

Date Posted
21 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

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Job Outlook
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