Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, August 12 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose
• The purpose of this role is to carry out culinary operations in the hot kitchen such as preparation of all meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and hot sauces

Specific Job Responsibility
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
• Preparation of all hot food according to recipes, guidelines and set standards
• Ensuring adequate station mis-en-place based on daily production needs
• Always keeping hot fryers and related hot equipment as well as storage and work stations in a tidy condition
• Consistently adhere to portion control
• Properly label and date all products to ensure safety, sanitation and stock rotation
• Effectively communicate with other chefs for smooth shift / kitchen operations
• Maintaining complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment
• Carry out general cleaning tasks to comply with health, safety and legal regulations
• Any other tasks as may be delegated upon by the supervisor.

Job Specific Competencies
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, techniques, ingredients and procedures
• Working knowledge of cooking equipment and utensils
• Proven knife handling skills
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety with good sense of smell / taste
• Ability to work varied shifts and in a fast paced environment
• Knowledge of various vegetable cuts
• Knowledge of preparation of stocks and sauces.

Key Job Attributes
• Strong verbal and written skills
• Sober character and open minded with a can-do attitude
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Team player with strong leadership skills
• Passionate about food
• Physically fit
• Safety conscious

Experience required to perform in this job
• At least 3 years’ experience in a busy establishment
• Conversant with A la carte style service
• Knowledge of different cuisines (Mediterranean, Thai, Western, Oriental and local) essential

Qualifications
• Diploma in any food production or related field
• Full Grade 12 school Certificate

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Click here to apply

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