Servest Jobs – 09 November 2026

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Chef Patron

Closing Date
2026/11/12
Reference Number
SER261109-1
Job Title Chef Patron
Department Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Town / City Boksburg & Isando
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Context
Servest is a world class business that is innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management Industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation.

Applications are invited for a vacancy that exists for a dynamic and driven Chef Patron to join a team based at Barloworld in Boksburg and Isando. This role reports directly to the Operations Manager, in Barloworld Boksburg & Isando.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Relevant culinary qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a chef
Excellent knowledge of all sections of food
Ability to produce excellent, high-quality food and
Able to adapt dietary requirements and needs.
Must be cost conscious in production processes, have the ability to monitor portions and to limit production waste
Good background with mass catering recipe development and production.
Good oral communication
Team management skills
High level of attention to detail
Able to work long shift hours
Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
Positive and approachable manner
Duties & Responsibilities
Controlling and directing the food preparation process
Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
Managing and working closely with other kitchen staff of all levels
Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensures variety and quality
Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations, including sanitary and food safety guidelines
Must be familiar with health and safety rules governing production kitchens
Responsible for food hygiene practices

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Chef

Closing Date
2026/11/10
Reference Number
SER261105-3
Job Title Chef
Department Operations
Job Type Contract
Location – Town / City Boksburg
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Context
Servest is a world-class business, innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation.

Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy for a dynamic and driven Chef to join a team based in Boksburg. This role reports directly to the Project Manager at Barloworld Boksburg.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12
Relevant culinary qualification
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a chef
Excellent knowledge of all sections of food
Ability to produce excellent high-quality food and
Able to adapt dietary requirements and needs.
Must be cost conscious in production processes, have the ability to monitor portions and to limit production waste
Good background with mass catering recipe development and production.
Good oral communication
High level of attention to detail
Able to work long shift hours
Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
Positive and approachable manner
Duties & Responsibilities
Controlling and directing the food preparation process
Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer
Managing and working closely with other kitchen staff of all levels
Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality
Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
Must be familiar with health and safety rules governing production kitchens

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Cook

Closing Date
2026/11/10
Reference Number
SER261105-2
Job Title Cook
Department Operations
Job Type Contract
Location – Town / City Boksburg & Isando
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Context

Servest is a world-class business, innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation.

Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy for a dynamic and driven Cooks to join a team based in Pretoria. This role reports directly to the Project Manager at Barloworld Boksburg & Isando.

Minimum Requirements

Literate and numerate to ABET Level 4
2 years’ experience as a Cook (can serve as a substitute for a qualification)
Advantageous (Desired)

Food Preparation & Cooking qualification
Hospitality / restaurant experience
Basic computer skills
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist management with orders, and receive, check and store deliveries as requested
Complete the recipe online planner and recipe cards for all main meals
Ensure mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time
Prepare, cook and present diner food and beverages as required
Prepare, cook and present staff food and beverages as required
Keep food in serving equipment well presented, replenished and attractive throughout dining time
Serve and sell food and beverages outside the primary kitchen / dining facility, including at functions
Monitor and maintain portion control during preparation, cooking and serving
Package items for retail / resale, lunch packs and transport
Assist with stock takes and receiving orders
Control waste in your own area and recycle where appropriate
Maintain equipment and report defects and faults
Monitor kitchen smalls and report breakages, losses and defects
Clean and sanitise surfaces in your area (counters, storage areas, walls, servery, cooking equipment and sinks), working safely and hygienically with a “clean-as-you-go” approach
Monitor security in your area and report suspicious persons or packages
Participate in fire drills and evacuations
Report incidents and accidents
Comply with health, hygiene, safety, security, quality and environmental standards, and adhere to the Company dress code
Relieve or assist at other kitchens / sites when required
Lift, carry, load and unload items in line with health and safety regulations
Attend meetings and development opportunities
Perform any other reasonable tasks required
Skills and Competencies

Knife handling and maintenance
Preparing and cooking meat, poultry, fish, sauces, soups and vegetables
Food hygiene, handling and storage (HACCP)
Teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
Solution-oriented, results-focused and service-focused
Cost conscious, with the ability to meet deadlines
Creativity and flair for food

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Food Service Assistant

Closing Date
2026/11/10
Reference Number
SER261105-1
Job Title Food Service Assistant
Department Operations
Job Type Contract
Location – Town / City Boksburg & Isando
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Context
Servest is a world class business which is innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management Industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation.

Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven Food Service Assistant to join a team based in Pretoria. This role reports directly to the Project Manager at Barloworld Boksburg & Isando.

A FSA is responsible to assist the management when required with, orders, receiving, checking and storing deliveries as requested. To complete the recipe on line planner and recipe cards for all main meals.

Minimum Requirements
Matric
1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
Duties & Responsibilities
To ensure that all the company & statutory regulations regarding cleanliness & hygiene are compiled with all tasks undertaken
To ensure that the quality standards of both customer service and operating processes, health and safety standards and food standards are met.
Keeps the serving line well-stocked and clean.
May assist in training new employees.
Stores and records food leftovers.
Keeps canteen and others areas clean and orderly.
To ensure that customer expectations are met within the provisions of the contract.
To ensure high level of customer service within the areas of responsibility.
Where applicable, to ensure that stock in the designated area of responsibility is counted and signed over to the correct staff on the following shift.
To carry out any reasonable request by management
To report and where possible take action when faced with customer and client complaints or compliments
To attend meetings and training courses when required
Performs related work as assigned
May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
Health and Food Safety Duties and Responsibilities

Adhere to all Food Safety Management System requirements.
Report any issues that may impact on Food Safety to your Supervisor, Quality Controller or Quality ]

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Operations Manager-Cape Town

Closing Date
2026/11/20
Reference Number
SER261029-1
Job Title Operations Manager-Cape Town
Department Operations
Job Type Permanent
Location – Town / City Boland WC/ Cape Town
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Country South Africa
Job Context
Servest is a world class business which is innovative and a leader in the Integrated Facilities Management Industry. The company offers an innovative environment that will accelerate your development and skills, as the highest value is placed on attracting top talent to the organisation. Applications that meet the stated requirements are invited for a vacancy exists for a dynamic and driven Operations Manager to join a team based in Boland WC Cape Town. This role reports directly to Branch Manager, in the Cleaning Business Unit.

Location: Boland WC

Minimum Requirements
Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent

Business Management or related qualification

3-5 years experience as an Operations Manager in the cleaning industry or similar role

Experience in a cleaning industry will be an advantage

Must have computer skills (Ms Word/Excel/Outlook)

Good communication, interpersonal, report writing and problem solving skills

Must have a clear criminal record

Duties & Responsibilities
CSI – Customer Service Intelligence
Develop and maintain systems to ensure client service level agreement adhered to at all times.
Ensure efficient Customer Service Intelligence, that is accurate, real time and valuable information, is provided to the clients.
Develop and maintain relationship with client contact person and accounts person.
Establish and monitor a cleaning plan for each building in accordance with the service level agreements.
Conduct site visits of allocated sites and report on activities, results and recommendations.
Manage delivery of cleaning chemicals and consumables to sites. Manage availability and condition of site equipment.
Manage the entire start up process of all new contracts to include staff recruitment, induction, work schedules etc.
Control and management of Company assets and full knowledge of insurance requirements related thereto.
Manage area performance against agreed targets and budgets, and within policies and standards.
Manage direct expenses and overheads, and all factors affecting the profitable performance of the area.
Achieve monthly non contractual revenue targets; Maintain existing customer base and ensure up selling on existing contracts.
Manage all staff reporting to this position so as to effectively recruit, train, evaluate, motivate, delegate and monitor their activities.
Manage Industrial relations in area; Manage staff scheduling to include monitoring of time and attendance, leave schedules, overtime etc.
Implement cleaner work schedules and evaluate and manage performance.
Adhere to company policy and procedures and Servest Group values.

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