💼 Full-Time Position

Trainee Chef

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Belmond
📍 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Posted
June 20, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to participate in a structured 3-year culinary apprenticeship programme designed to develop the technical skills, professional standards and operational discipline required of a chef within the Kitchen department. Rotate through relevant kitchen sections as required, gaining progressive exposure to preparation, production, service support, hygiene, food safety, stock awareness and section-specific standards. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform cleaning, sanitising and mise en place duties to the required kitchen, hygiene and food safety standards.
  • Prepare ingredients under supervision, including washing, peeling, chopping, portioning, seasoning and basic preparation of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit.
  • Prepare basic salads, sauces, garnishes and other production items in accordance with recipe, section and qu...