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CHEF

Bushwise


Job Location:

Phalaborwa - South Africa

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

A camp in the Timbavati is seeking a passionate hands-on Lodge Chef.



Key Responsibilities
  • Meal Execution: Prepare high-quality breakfast lunch and traditional boma dinners for up to 16 international guests.
  • Stock Control: Manage kitchen inventory food rotation ordering and minimize food wastage.
  • Dietary Flexibility: Adapt menus creatively to cater to diverse dietary requirements (e.g. vegan gluten-free).
  • Hygiene Standards: Maintain exceptional levels of kitchen cleanliness and food safety regulations.





Requirements
Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experience: Minimum 23 years of chef experience preferably within a remote game lodge or bush camp.
  • Kitchen Skills: Solid knowledge of buffet handling and traditional South African bush cuisine.
  • Bush Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a remote solar-powered eco-camp environment.
  • Attributes: Strong time management capability to work independently and a positive team attitude.
  • Legal: Must be a South African citizen or possess a valid legal work permit.


Benefits

  • Position: Lodge Chef (Live-in)
  • Location: Timbavati Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
  • Salary: R10000 R15000 per month
  • Rotation Cycle: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
  • Benefits: Free staff accommodation all daily meals and uniforms.



Required Skills:

MUST HAVE FOOD and Kitchen Knowledge


Required Education:

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