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Junior Chef
Bela-Bela

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Culinary Intern (J-1 Student Internship)Culinary Practical TraineeCommis Chef

Work Type

Contract Work

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Bela-Bela, ZAPretoria, GP
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

0/hr - 1000/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany Culture

Overview

1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Junior Chef with a City & Guilds qualification and international internship experience. Proven ability to handle high-pressure kitchen environments, specifically excelling at grill stations and fast-paced dinner services. Strong practical background in food preparation, kitchen support, hygiene control, salads, frying stations, and professional teamwork in busy hospitality settings.

Work History

Culinary Intern (J-1 Student Internship)

Seabrook Island Club
12.2025 - 05.2026
  • Completed a five-month culinary internship in a professional hospitality environment.
  • Worked across multiple kitchen stations, including salads, fry, and primarily the grill station.
  • Assisted with food preparation, plating, service support, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness during busy operations.
  • Gained exposure to international kitchen standards and diverse cuisines.
  • Developed strong teamwork, discipline, adaptability, and confidence in high-pressure dinner service.

Culinary Practical Trainee

Zebula
07.2025 - 10.2025
  • Completed practical kitchen experience in South Africa, contributing to high-volume operations.
  • Assisted with daily food preparation, station setup, and general back-of-house support.
  • Maintained hygiene, sanitation, and safe food-handling standards in kitchen operations.
  • Supported kitchen teamwork and service delivery in a busy hospitality environment.
  • Built practical experience in professional kitchen discipline and line support.

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma - Food Preparation and Culinary Arts

Limpopo Chefs Academy

Skills

Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP)

Kitchen Line Management

Grill & Station Proficiency

Team Collaboration

High-Pressure Performance

Adaptability & Professionalism

Specialized proficiency in managing the grill station, with additional experience in salads and frying stations

References

  • Daniel, Doyle, Culinary Director, Seabrook Island Club
  • Maxime, Zoundokpe, Executive Chef, maxime@zebula.co.za, 071 959 8487, Zebula
  • Kelly, Fowlds, Vice Principal, kelly@limpopochefs.co.za, 082 336 4894, Limpopo Chefs Academy

Certification

City and guilts certificates

Timeline

Culinary Intern (J-1 Student Internship)

Seabrook Island Club
12.2025 - 05.2026

Culinary Practical Trainee

Zebula
07.2025 - 10.2025

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma - Food Preparation and Culinary Arts

Limpopo Chefs Academy
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