About this role
Closing date: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Company: SPAR Location: Cape Town, Western Cape Job type: Permanent Minimum qualification: Matric / NQF Level 4 equivalent Reference: spar_000974 Date posted: Sunday, 18 October 2026
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
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Follow daily and weekly production plans so that the right products are ready in the right quantities and at the right time.
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Store and handle ingredients safely and hygienically, and keep them at the correct temperatures.
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Mix recipes accurately and check ingredient quality, flagging any concerns to your supervisor.
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Keep stock at ideal levels, make sure key products are always available, and record wastage and transfers each day.
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Keep product freshness and presentation consistent, including during promotional periods.
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Keep equipment, production areas and back-up facilities clean, and follow PPE rules and cleaning schedules.
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Make sure customer orders are produced to standard and on time.
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What you need
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At least 3 years' cooking experience.
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Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
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Training in safety, chef skills, customer service, hygiene and housekeeping, and food safety.
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Effective communication in English.
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NQF Level 4 numeracy skills for recipe costing and accurate preparation.
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Knowledge of fresh food products, production chains, stock management, cold chain requirements and kitchen equipment.
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Willingness to work shifts.
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A creative eye for product presentation (advantageous).
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Is this job for you?
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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.
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Tips before you apply
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Have your matric certificate or NQF Level 4 proof, and any food safety or hygiene certificates, ready to upload.
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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.
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Describe examples of stock control, waste reduction or hygiene checks you have been responsible for, using numbers where you can.
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How to apply
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