HMR Cook

About this role

SPAR is looking for an HMR Cook to join its team in Cape Town. The role is about preparing fresh food to a high standard, following the production plans set by the Kitchen Supervisor.

What you’ll do

• Follow daily and weekly production plans so that the right products are ready in the right quantities and at the right time.
• Store and handle ingredients safely and hygienically, and keep them at the correct temperatures.
• Mix recipes accurately and check ingredient quality, flagging any concerns to your supervisor.
• Keep stock at ideal levels, make sure key products are always available, and record wastage and transfers each day.
• Keep product freshness and presentation consistent, including during promotional periods.
• Keep equipment, production areas and back-up facilities clean, and follow PPE rules and cleaning schedules.
• Make sure customer orders are produced to standard and on time.

What you need

• At least 3 years’ cooking experience.
• Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• Training in safety, chef skills, customer service, hygiene and housekeeping, and food safety.
• Effective communication in English.
• NQF Level 4 numeracy skills for recipe costing and accurate preparation.
• Knowledge of fresh food products, production chains, stock management, cold chain requirements and kitchen equipment.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• A creative eye for product presentation (advantageous).

Is this job for you?

This role suits an experienced cook who takes pride in consistent, high-quality food and who works well in a team. You should be detail-oriented, open to feedback and keen to keep learning. You need to be comfortable working shifts.

Tips before you apply

• Have your matric certificate or NQF Level 4 proof, and any food safety or hygiene certificates, ready to upload.
• On your CV, list each kitchen you have worked in, your role, and the type of production you handled, so the 3 years’ experience is clear.
• Describe examples of stock control, waste reduction or hygiene checks you have been responsible for, using numbers where you can.

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