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Job Listing: Chef

Business: Butch Burgers

Position: Chef

Location: Gauteng

Work Schedule: Weekday preparation and weekend trailer service

Minimum Experience: 2 years’ restaurant cooking experience

About Butch Burgers

Butch Burgers is a growing burger brand built around memorable food, proud hosts and the kind of burger experience people talk about after the meal is done.

The BurgerBlox product line gives customers everything they need to prepare Butch Burgers at home. Each kit is prepared, packed and delivered so customers can host their own burger experience with confidence.

We are looking for a reliable, disciplined and experienced Chef to help prepare BurgerBlox kits during the week and cook Butch Burgers from the trailer at weekend markets, events and activations.

Role Overview

The Chef will be responsible for preparing burger ingredients, packing BurgerBlox kits, maintaining food quality standards and cooking Butch Burgers from the trailer during weekend operations.

The role requires someone comfortable with both preparation work and live service. The right candidate must understand consistency, hygiene, timing, portion control and the importance of serving food people remember.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare BurgerBlox kit ingredients during the week, including patties, bacon, vegetables, garnishes, sauces and other kit components

Pack BurgerBlox kits neatly, consistently and according to brand standards

Cook Butch Burgers from the trailer during weekend markets, events and activations

Follow recipes, preparation standards and food safety procedures

Maintain consistent quality, taste, presentation and portioning

Keep the preparation area, trailer, equipment and storage areas clean and organised

Assist with stock rotation, ingredient handling and basic stock control

Support trailer setup, service and pack-down when required

Work efficiently during busy service periods

Represent Butch Burgers professionally when dealing with customers, suppliers and event organisers

Minimum Requirements

At least 2 years’ restaurant cooking experience

Experience working with burgers, grills, fast-casual food or similar menu items

Strong understanding of food hygiene and safe food handling

Ability to work weekends

Ability to follow recipes and preparation instructions accurately

Reliable, punctual and organised

Able to work under pressure during busy service periods

Able to maintain clean workstations and equipment

Willing to assist with both kitchen preparation and trailer service

Advantageous

Experience working in a food truck, trailer, market stall or mobile kitchen

Experience with burger preparation, grilling and batch preparation

Basic stock control experience

Valid driver’s licence

Personal Attributes

Takes pride in food quality

Pays attention to detail

Works cleanly and consistently

Comfortable in a fast-paced service environment

Friendly and professional with customers

Able to work independently when required

Interested in helping build a growing food brand

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a short message explaining their restaurant cooking experience to:

apply@butchburgers.co.za

Use the subject line:

Chef Application — Butch Burgers

Work Location: In person