Job Summary
Tsebo is looking for a Production Chef to lead and manage food production in the kitchen, ensuring high‑quality meals are prepared consistently, safely, and cost‑effectively. The Production Chef is responsible for planning, cooking, supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food safety standards, and meeting Tsebo and client expectations. Tsebo Solutions Group is Africa’s leading integrated workplace management solutions provider. Through Tsebo Catering Solutions, we support our clients with innovative, nutritious, and beautifully presented food experiences. Our culinary teams deliver daily meals, VIP events, corporate functions, and special occasions with professionalism and quality. Key Responsibilities: Prepare; cook, and oversee the production of all daily meals according to menus and specifications. Ensure consistent quality, taste, presentation, and portion control. Follow Tsebo recipes, production plans, and standard operating procedures. Support menu planning and introduce improvements where needed. Lead and coordinate kitchen staff during production. Allocate tasks to cooks and food service assistants. Enforce HACCP, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times. Complete and maintain daily food safety documentation, including temperature logs and cleaning checklists. Assist in planning production sheets, recipes, and batch cooking schedules Support client events, special meals, and dietary needs when required. Represent Tsebo values through professionalism and service excellence. Qualifications and Experience: Matric / Grade 12. Culinary or Professional Cookery Qualification (advantageous). Minimum 2–3 years’ experience as a Chef in catering, hospitality, or industrial food service. Strong knowledge of batch cooking, production planning, and volume catering. Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines. Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.