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CHEF – LANSERIA

Par-Avion Exclusive Catering | Lanseria, Gauteng

Par-Avion Exclusive Catering is looking for a skilled, reliable and hands-on Chef to join our Lanseria team.

We specialise in premium catering for private aviation, where food quality, presentation, precision, consistency and timing are essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation and production of high-quality meals and catering items while maintaining excellent kitchen and food-safety standards.

This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and requires someone who takes pride in their work, has a strong work ethic and can consistently deliver high-quality results under pressure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals and catering items according to Par-Avion standards.
• Manage daily food preparation and production requirements.
• Follow recipes, specifications and portion-control requirements accurately.
• Ensure consistently high standards of taste, quality and presentation.
• Prepare catering orders for private aviation clients according to specific requirements.
• Ensure meals are correctly portioned, packed, labelled and presented.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness and food-safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages, damage or wastage.
• Ensure correct stock rotation and food storage procedures are followed.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Handle urgent, last-minute and changing orders when required.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and kept clean and safe.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and general kitchen administration when required.
• Assist and guide other kitchen staff where necessary.
• Follow all company procedures, food-safety requirements and operational standards.
• Contribute to a professional, positive and productive kitchen environment.

REQUIREMENTSESSENTIAL

• Previous professional catering and/or chef experience – MUST HAVE.
• Strong practical cooking and food-preparation skills.
• Experience working in a busy commercial kitchen or catering environment.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work quickly, accurately and efficiently under pressure.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications and instructions precisely.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Willingness to take direction and follow company procedures.
• Ability and willingness to work weekends, public holidays and shifts.

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Previous aviation catering experience.
• Experience in private aviation or VIP catering.
• Hospitality or culinary qualification.
• Experience working with specialised dietary requirements.
• Experience with high-volume catering production.
• Experience with food costing, stock control and portion control.
• Experience working to strict production deadlines.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing high-quality food.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Works cleanly, efficiently and methodically.
• Can remain calm and productive during busy periods.
• Understands the importance of timing and accuracy in aviation catering.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for their work.
• Is willing to assist wherever required.
• Works well with others and contributes positively to the kitchen team.
• Is reliable and takes punctuality seriously.
• Has a professional attitude and appearance.
• Is able to receive direction and feedback positively.
• Takes pride in maintaining consistent standards.

WORKING HOURS

Due to the nature of private aviation catering, working hours are determined by operational and flight requirements.

The successful candidate must be willing and available to work:

• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Early mornings
• Late shifts where required
• Shifts according to the operational roster
• Additional hours when reasonably required by operational demands

The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where orders, priorities and deadlines may change at short notice.

LOCATION

Lanseria, Gauteng

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant professional kitchen and catering experience and believe you would be a good fit for Par-Avion Exclusive Catering, please submit your CV via Indeed or email your CV to:

hr@par-avion.co.za

Subject line: CHEF LANSERIA

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional kitchen/catering experience do you have?
• Do you have previous aviation catering experience? If yes, please provide details.
• Do you have your own reliable transport to and from Lanseria?
• What is your notice period / earliest available start date?
• What is your salary expectations?

Language:

• Fluent English – essential (Required)

Work Location: In person