a Cook

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint a Cook (full-time) at Curro Burgundy in Cape Town to commence duties in August 2026

Vacancy Reference: 28449 .

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Plan and prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children.
• Cater for allergies, dietary requirements and approved meal plans.
• Manage food portions, serving times and daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders and control food waste.
• Supervise and guide the assistant cook or kitchen staff.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a school or childcare environment.
• Knowledge of children’s nutrition, food allergies and portion control.
• Food-safety or food-handling certification would be advantageous.
• Good planning, time-management and stock-control skills.
• Ability to prepare meals for large groups consistently.
• Clear criminal record and required child-safeguarding clearance.
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Previous Hospitality experience would be beneficial

Closing date: 11 July 2026.

Read more about where you will work

PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

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If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.

But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.

Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.