Restaurant Kitchen Operations and Food Preparation Role – Stores Division

Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken is recruiting a Griller for its high-performing and busy Pinecrest store in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a permanent entry-level opportunity within the Stores division for motivated individuals who enjoy working in fast-paced restaurant environments and are passionate about food preparation and customer satisfaction.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and grilling menu items according to brand quality standards while maintaining strict hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency. This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively during peak trading periods.

This position is ideal for individuals who want to develop practical kitchen operations experience within a well-established fast-food brand known for quality grilled food preparation and service excellence.

Purpose of the Role

The Griller is responsible for preparing and grilling menu items according to company recipes and operational standards. The role ensures consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control while maintaining fast service delivery.

The position contributes directly to store performance by supporting kitchen production efficiency, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring customer satisfaction through quality food preparation.

Key Responsibilities

The Griller will prepare, season, and grill chicken and other menu items according to approved company recipes and preparation procedures. Accuracy in food preparation is essential to maintain brand quality standards.

Monitoring cooking temperatures, cooking times, and portion control is required to ensure consistent product quality. The candidate must follow operational cooking procedures to maintain food safety and taste consistency.

Ensuring food quality, taste, and presentation meet brand standards is a core responsibility. The Griller must check food quality before serving to customers.

Daily equipment checks must be conducted to ensure that grills, cooking equipment, and kitchen tools are functioning correctly. Any equipment faults must be reported to management immediately.

Maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards is mandatory. The Griller must follow health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Stock rotation using the FIFO (First In First Out) method must be applied to minimise food waste and maintain product freshness.

Cleaning grills, workstations, utensils, and cooking surfaces regularly is required to maintain operational hygiene standards.

The candidate will assist with stock counts and ingredient preparation to support kitchen production workflows.

Supporting kitchen operations during peak trading periods is essential. The candidate must be able to work quickly while maintaining quality standards.

Compliance with all company policies, health regulations, and safety procedures is required at all times.

Minimum Requirements

Previous kitchen or grilling experience is preferred but entry-level candidates with strong interest in cooking operations may be considered.

Knowledge of basic food safety practices is required.

The candidate must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by retail restaurant trading hours.

Technical Skills and Competencies

Basic technical cooking skills are required to perform grilling and food preparation duties effectively.

Understanding of food safety and hygiene principles is essential for maintaining safe food preparation environments.

Time management skills are required to ensure fast service delivery during busy periods.

Ability to follow standard operating procedures is essential for maintaining brand quality consistency.

Attention to detail is required to ensure correct seasoning, cooking times, and portion control.

Behavioural Competencies

Quality orientation is required to maintain high food preparation standards.

The candidate must demonstrate reliability and punctuality when working scheduled shifts.

Ability to work under pressure is essential in a busy restaurant environment.

Strong teamwork skills are required to support kitchen staff and front-of-house operations.

Good communication skills are required to coordinate with team members and supervisors.

Commitment to health and safety awareness is required to maintain safe working conditions.

Work Environment and Operational Focus

This role operates within a busy fast-food restaurant kitchen environment in Pinecrest, Durban. The candidate must be comfortable working in high-pressure service environments with fast turnaround times.

The position requires standing for long periods, working with hot cooking equipment, and maintaining high levels of focus during peak trading hours.

The company promotes growth and operational excellence while supporting employment equity principles within recruitment practices.

Employment Details

Position: Griller (Pinecrest)
Company: Pedros
Industry: Restaurants / Food Service
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Division: Stores
Employment Type: Permanent
Minimum Experience Level: Entry Level
Posted Date: 02 March 2026
Closing Date: 14 April 2026

Applicants who do not receive feedback within recruitment timelines should consider their applications unsuccessful.

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Candidates who are motivated, hardworking, and passionate about food preparation are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

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Applications close on 14 April 2026.

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