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Production Chef | Cape Town | Bakery and Ice Cream We are seeking a skilled PRODUCTION CHEF to lead ice cream and dessert production at a busy outlet in Woodstock, Cape Town. This role requires precision, creativity, and a passion for delivering consistent, high‑quality products. This outlet produces dairy, vegan, and sorbet ice creams, baked goods, and confectionery in small batches, supplying multiple stores, partner locations, food service, events, and wholesale. The production lab is fully equipped, documented, and staffed, ready for a chef who thrives in a hands‑on leadership role. Production Chef – Role Overview As the Production Chef, you will run the production lab end‑to‑end, overseeing daily schedules, ingredient ordering, product quality, and team performance. This is a hands‑on role requiring technical expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to lead by example. You will collaborate closely with management to ensure efficiency, consistency, and excellence across all product lines. Production Chef – Key Responsibilities Planning : Translate demand into weekly and daily schedules, coordinated with logistics. Ordering : Manage fresh, bulk, and technical ingredients, packaging, and consumables with safety stock maintained. Daily Operations : Lead morning briefs, oversee production stations, and ensure daily close‑outs are signed off. Product Quality : Ensure recipes are followed exactly, batches are tasted, and the team is trained to maintain standards. Machine Oversight : Operate equipment to procedure, maintain cleanliness, and manage scheduled servicing. Team Leadership : Train and rotate staff across stations, manage rosters, hiring, and discipline under labour law. Food Safety : Uphold cold chain, hygiene, labelling, allergen segregation, and audit readiness. Performance Tracking : Monitor output, wastage, downtime, and labour efficiency with regular reporting. Hands‑On Production : Work alongside the team at stations including Mix, Churn, Prep, and Bake. Candidate Profile Experience : 3–5 years running a kitchen, artisan bakery, or patisserie, with a team reporting to you. Ice cream or baking experience is advantageous. Skills : Strong planning, record‑keeping, and operational management. Technical expertise in pastry or baking is a plus. Attributes : Calm under pressure, humble, hands‑on, and committed to high standards without compromising team morale. Lifestyle : High integrity, reliable, and aligned with a healthy lifestyle. Flexibility : Willingness to work baseline hours (07:30–16:30), Saturdays, and longer days in peak season. Non‑Negotiables : Trained chef/pastry chef/baker background, valid driver’s licence with reliable vehicle and HACCP knowledge. Salary on Offer Competitive Salary: ZAR 25 000 – 32 000 Gross (cost to company, depending on experience). Professional Environment: Work in a fully equipped production lab with documented recipes and procedures. Growth Opportunities: Exposure to artisanal production standards and career advancement within a growing operation. Lifestyle Benefits: Supportive team environment, training, and a permanent contract. Start Date - ASAP Application process: To apply for a Production Chef | Bakery and Ice Cream, please send your updated CV with a recent photo. All references will be verified, and background checks may be conducted. Only candidates who meet the requirements and submit complete applications will be contacted. About Recruit for Africa Recruit for Africa is a South Africa–based recruitment agency specialising in hospitality, retail, chefs, and lodge placements across Africa and international markets. Our expert recruiters guide candidates from application through onboarding, ensuring a smooth and professional hiring experience. Visit our website for more hospitality career opportunities. Disclaimer Personal information received from applicants will be processed only for recruitment purposes, as outlined in our privacy policy on the Recruit for Africa website. By applying for this job, you accept that we can process your personal information as specified and you agree to our privacy policy. Recruit for Africa (Pty) Ltd has safeguards in place to ensure the confidentiality of this personal information. Recruit for Africa will only send emails from the @Apply Below domain and will never request recruitment, visa, or travel fees.
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