Looking for a kitchen-based job that doesn’t involve managing classrooms? Curro Holdings has assistant cook positions across several schools—including Curro Hazeldean in Pretoria. It’s a basic but vital role and a great chance if you’ve got Matric, some cooking knowledge, and a clean criminal record.
Closing Date: 17 July 2025
Start Date: Around 1 September 2025 (you’ll be notified if you’re shortlisted)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Help with food prep: chopping, cleaning veggies, light cooking
- Assist cooks with serving warm meals to learners
- Maintain high hygiene standards in the kitchen
- Keep prep areas, kitchen tools, and serving stations clean
- Pitch in during special events or when someone calls in sick
- Stand in for the cook if needed
Basic but essential stuff—no fancy cooking here, just teamwork and attention to detail.
What You Need
- Matric certificate (Grade 12)
- Some cooking or kitchen experience—could be from home or previous work
- Energetic, friendly attitude
- Clear criminal record
- MS Office isn’t required—you’re in the kitchen, not the office
Curro favours applicants who are flexible and keen to learn more.
What’s in It for You
- Regular pay from day one
- Build experience in a professional food services setting
- Opportunity to help improve learner nutrition and food service
- Potential for advancement—many staff start in food services and move up over time
How to Apply
This role is listed online via Curro’s careers portal (sometimes via suppliers like Indeed). Just search for Assistant Cook – Curro Hazeldean (Ref 25318) and apply by submitting your CV. No email applications will be accepted.
Important to note: applying to roles you don’t qualify for may result in being blocked from the system for 30 days.
Why It Matters
Assistant Cook jobs at Curro are a good stepping stone if:
- You’re trying to get your foot in the door in a formal workplace
- You want to gain experience in food service and hygiene
- You’re dependable, enjoy working early, and want to be part of a learner-centric environment
