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Kitchen Supervisor

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for: HandPicked Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Area:
Milnerton, Cape Town (Full-Time – Permanent)

Working hours:

Monday – Friday 07:00 – 16:00
Every 3rd weekend: 07:00 – 15:00
Public Holidays: 07:00 – 15:00

Job Overview
A well-established filling station in Milnerton, Cape Town is seeking an experienced and reliable Kitchen Supervisor with cooking skills to take full responsibility for the day-to-day kitchen operations. The successful candidate will be hands-on, able to work independently, and passionate about food quality and consistency.

Minimum Requirements
  • Proven experience in a kitchen supervisory or similar role
  • Experience preparing retail-style cooked meals
  • Strong leadership and staff management skills
  • Must reside in or near Milnerton (essential due to traffic)
  • Excellent work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
  • Passion for cooking and food quality
  • Basic administrative skills
  • Microsoft Excel skills highly advantageous
Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee and manage 12 kitchen staff members
  • Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation standards are maintained at all times
  • Prepare and oversee the preparation of traditional “kook kos” (e.g., rice, meat, potatoes, vegetables)
  • Follow and implement existing recipes and food preparation procedures
  • Maintain hygiene and food safety standards
  • Manage daily food production and kitchen operations
  • Monitor stock levels and assist with stock control
  • Ensure smooth daily kitchen workflow
  • Work closely with Filling Station Management (food division operates independently from the two filling station managers)
Key Competencies
  • Leadership and team management
  • Attention to detail
  • High standard of cleanliness and hygiene
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
Personal Attributes
  • Hardworking and hands-on
  • Energetic and proactive
  • Takes pride in food quality
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Positive attitude
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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