Trainee Chef

Belmond • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa • Posted June 20, 2026

Location Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Type Full time
Category Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Posted June 20, 2026

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...

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