SPAR invites passionate and skilled cooks to apply for a full-time Cook position. If you have a love for food and thrive in a busy kitchen, this job is for you! The position is permanent, and the start date is ASAP. Apply now before it’s too late!
🥘 About the Job
SPAR is looking for an experienced Cook to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing delicious meals while following recipes, ensuring food quality, and keeping the kitchen organized. If you enjoy cooking and want to work in a fast-paced, professional kitchen, this is the perfect opportunity!
📋 Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do
As a Cook at SPAR, your daily tasks will include:
✅ Preparing food items according to restaurant recipes and standards.
✅ Cooking a variety of dishes using different methods like baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming.
✅ Checking cooking temperatures to ensure food safety.
✅ Seasoning and cooking food to perfection.
✅ Plating and garnishing meals to make them look appetizing.
✅ Testing food for doneness by tasting or checking textures.
✅ Cutting and preparing meats, vegetables, and ingredients before cooking.
✅ Keeping the kitchen clean by maintaining hygiene and food safety standards.
✅ Managing stock rotation to ensure food freshness.
✅ Handling customer orders efficiently, even during busy hours.
✅ Supervising kitchen staff and helping them stay on track.
✅ Working under pressure to meet customer demands during rush hours.
🎓 Minimum Requirements – Who Can Apply?
To qualify for this role, you need:
✅ Matric (Grade 12)
✅ Experience as a Cook or Chef
✅ Live within 15km of the job location
✅ A clear criminal record
✅ Ability to handle high-pressure kitchen environments
If you meet these requirements and have a passion for cooking, we’d love to hear from you!
💰 Job Details & Benefits
- 🕒 Work Schedule: 8 hours per day (as needed)
- 💼 Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
- 💰 Salary: To be confirmed (TBC per hour)
- 📅 Start Date: ASAP – Apply now before the position is filled!
🔍 Application Process – How to Apply
📌 To apply, you’ll need to:
1️⃣ Complete the required Work Performance Assessment
2️⃣ Answer the following questions:
- Where do you currently live? (Provide the suburb, district, or city)
- Are you comfortable working in a high-pressure kitchen?
- How do you ensure food freshness when storing ingredients?
- How do you make a plated dish look appealing to customers?
- How would you handle a busy kitchen that’s running behind schedule?
🔥 Why Work at SPAR?
✅ Job Security – Permanent full-time position.
✅ Competitive Salary – Get paid for your skills and hard work.
✅ Fast-Paced Environment – Perfect for those who love the rush of a busy kitchen.
✅ Career Growth – Opportunities to move up and develop your cooking skills.
✅ Join a Well-Known Brand – Be part of SPAR, a trusted name in retail and food service.
If you’re passionate about cooking, enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen, and want to build a stable career, this is your chance!
📅 Apply Now and Start Your Career with SPAR!