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Accelerate Orientation Chef Trainee

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Marriott Bonvoy

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Location:
South Africa, Cape Town

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Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

Accelerate is a youth development program in professional cookery that spans over a period of 3 years. The Orientation year is for candidates to obtain realism of career choice and suitability for the industry before applying and committing to the 3-year long program. During the Orientation year, Professional Cookery Trainees work in all the different sections that form part of, or contribute to, a hotel kitchen operation to gain practical insight into hotel operations.

Job Responsibility:

  • Work in all the different sections that form part of, or contribute to, a hotel kitchen operation
  • Follow all company policies and procedures
  • Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional
  • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
  • Protect company assets
  • Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards
  • Anticipate and address guests' service needs
  • Thank guests with genuine appreciation
  • Speak with others using clear and professional language
  • Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette
  • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
  • Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
  • Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards
  • Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats
  • Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 5kg without assistance
  • Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
  • Perform other reasonable job duties as requested

Requirements:

  • Must be a South African citizen by birth
  • Must be between the ages of 18 and 22
  • and not turn older than 22 in the year being applied for
  • Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent accredited NQF or NCV Level 4 qualification
  • Must have passed all 7 Matric (Grade 12) subjects
  • preferably each subject must be achieved at 50% and higher
  • Only applicants that do not have any post Matric / NQF 4 / NCV 4 qualifications will be considered
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-directed and able to work without supervision
  • Team player
  • Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
  • Highly self-started, motivated individual who thrives in a multi-tasking, fast paced environment
  • Passionate about hospitality industry
  • Punctual and strong organizational skills
  • Flexible in working different shifts
  • Good communication or social skills

Nice to have:

Subjects achieved at 50% and higher in Matric

What we offer:
  • A professional environment to work in and the opportunity to learn from others in the hospitality industry
  • Being part of the biggest hotel company in the world and career possibilities within Marriott International
  • Personal coaching and training to support with your career development
  • A Take Care program focusing on wellbeing with several healthy and fun activities throughout the year
  • Costs of theoretical training and courses carried by the company

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 21, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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