STANGER CHICKEN PREPPER (W)
Vacancy Overview
Company: Pedros
Position: Stanger Chicken Prepper (W)
Division: Stores
Industry: Restaurants
Job Functional Area: Other
Location: Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Posted: 07 September 2026
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
About the Opportunity
Pedros is recruiting a Chicken Prepper for its busy, high-performing Wack’s store in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal.
This is a permanent, entry-level opportunity suited to motivated individuals who enjoy working in a busy food-service environment and are committed to maintaining high standards of food quality, cleanliness and customer service.
The role forms an important part of the kitchen and store operations. The Chicken Prepper is responsible for ensuring that chicken products are correctly prepared, marinated, seasoned and breaded according to the required recipes, standards and procedures.
Because the position involves handling raw chicken and preparing food for customers, strong attention to hygiene and food safety is essential. The successful candidate will need to follow established procedures consistently, maintain a clean and organised preparation area, and ensure that products are stored correctly to preserve quality and freshness.
Previous food preparation or kitchen experience is advantageous but not essential, making this an accessible opportunity for entry-level applicants who are willing to learn and can work effectively within a fast-paced team.
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Chicken Prepper role is to prepare chicken products according to Pedros’ required standards and procedures while maintaining excellent hygiene, food safety and product quality.
The successful candidate will contribute to smooth kitchen operations by ensuring that chicken is properly cleaned, cut, portioned, marinated, seasoned and breaded before it moves through the rest of the food preparation process.
The role also requires the candidate to support other kitchen team members during busy periods and help maintain an efficient and organised working environment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Chicken Preparation
The Chicken Prepper will be responsible for:
- Preparing chicken according to the required specifications.
- Cleaning chicken appropriately before preparation.
- Cutting and portioning chicken accurately.
- Marinating and seasoning chicken according to established recipes.
- Breading chicken according to prescribed procedures.
- Ensuring that prepared chicken meets the required quality standards.
2. Food Safety and Hygiene
Maintaining food safety is a critical responsibility of the role.
The successful candidate must:
- Maintain high standards of hygiene when handling raw chicken.
- Follow food safety procedures consistently.
- Check chicken for freshness and quality before preparation.
- Handle raw products safely and responsibly.
- Ensure that preparation areas remain clean and sanitary.
- Follow relevant health and safety regulations.
3. Stock Management
The Chicken Prepper will assist with maintaining the freshness and quality of stock by:
- Rotating stock according to the FIFO (First In, First Out) principle.
- Checking product freshness and quality.
- Storing raw chicken safely at the correct temperatures.
- Helping to reduce product waste through appropriate stock rotation.
- Reporting stock shortages to the supervisor or manager.
4. Cleaning and Equipment
The candidate will be expected to maintain a clean and organised preparation environment.
This includes:
- Cleaning preparation areas regularly.
- Sanitising tools and equipment.
- Keeping preparation equipment organised.
- Ensuring that workspaces are hygienic and safe.
- Reporting equipment problems or issues to the relevant supervisor or manager.
5. Kitchen Team Support
During busy periods, the Chicken Prepper will assist other members of the kitchen team.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting cooks and other kitchen employees.
- Helping maintain smooth kitchen operations.
- Working cooperatively with team members.
- Assisting where required during busy trading periods.
- Contributing to an efficient and positive working environment.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Previous food preparation or kitchen experience is advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to follow recipes and standard operating procedures consistently.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to food safety and hygiene.
- Good teamwork skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts.
- Availability to work weekends and public holidays where required.
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Attention to Detail
Chicken must be prepared, portioned, seasoned and breaded according to specific standards. Accuracy and consistency are therefore important.
Food Safety Awareness
The candidate must understand the importance of proper hygiene and safe handling of raw chicken and other food products.
Teamwork
The Chicken Prepper will work alongside cooks, supervisors and other store employees, particularly during busy periods.
Communication
Good communication skills are important for receiving instructions, reporting shortages or equipment problems and working effectively with colleagues.
Ability to Work Under Pressure
The Stanger Wack’s store is described as busy and high-performing. Applicants should therefore be comfortable working at a fast pace while maintaining quality and food safety standards.
Reliability and Flexibility
The successful candidate must be willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays, according to operational requirements.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This opportunity would suit someone who is hardworking, reliable, detail-oriented and willing to learn.
Previous kitchen experience can be beneficial, but it is not essential. Candidates who are new to the food-service environment can still be considered if they demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, maintain hygiene standards and work effectively as part of a team.
The ideal candidate should take pride in preparing food correctly and maintaining a clean and organised workspace. They should also understand that food safety is a key responsibility when working with raw chicken.
Applicants should be comfortable working in a busy restaurant environment and willing to assist colleagues when operational demands increase.
Working Environment
The position is based at the Wack’s store in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal.
As this is a busy restaurant environment, the successful candidate should be prepared for a fast-paced workplace where operational requirements can change depending on customer demand.
Flexible working hours are required, including the possibility of working weekends and public holidays.
The role involves practical food preparation activities, including handling raw chicken, cleaning preparation areas and operating or working with kitchen-related equipment.
Employment Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Pedros |
| Position | Stanger Chicken Prepper (W) |
| Division | Stores |
| Location | Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Experience Level | Entry Level |
| Posted | 07 September 2026 |
| Closing Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Previous Experience | Advantageous but not essential |
Application Information
Interested candidates should ensure that they meet the requirements of the position before submitting their applications.
Applicants with previous food preparation or kitchen experience may have an advantage, but the advert specifically states that this experience is not essential.
Candidates should highlight relevant strengths such as food preparation abilities, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, reliability and an understanding of hygiene and food safety.
Applicants should also ensure that they are available to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Important Things to Know
This is an entry-level permanent opportunity, making it suitable for applicants who are looking to enter or grow within the restaurant and food-service industry.
The most important requirements are the ability to follow recipes and standard operating procedures, maintain strong food safety and hygiene standards, work accurately, communicate effectively and function well within a busy team.
Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but not a requirement.
Candidates must also be prepared for the practical nature of the position and the flexible working schedule associated with restaurant operations.
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Applicants interested in joining Pedros as a Stanger Chicken Prepper (W) should apply before the closing date and ensure that their application demonstrates their suitability for this entry-level food preparation opportunity.