PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To support the daily operation in the assigned kitchen station under the supervision of the Chef de Partie to meet the expected food quality standard and deliver a consistent culinary experience.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
- Grade 12
- A minimum 2 years experience as a Demi or CDP chef in a 4* or 5* lodge/hotel operations.
- Proficient in various cooking techniques and methods, including grilling, sauting, braising, and baking.
- HACCP knowledge
Added Advantage
- Culinary qualification
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Organizes together with the Chef de Partie mise-en-place production and its service.
- Ensure that all plating guides are followed according to set dish description, cooking method and presentation image.
- Oversee and assist with, if required, the preparation of staff food daily.
- Prepare fresh ingredients for cooking, according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist as designated by the Head Chef or Chef de Partie.
- Test foods to ensure proper preparation and temperature to deliver products of the highest quality in terms of freshness, taste and consistency.
- Assist with the quality, presentation, and preparation through innovative and varied menu planning.
- Completes assigned prep work in an efficient time frame.
- Moves prepared food out of the prep area continuously.
- Inspect & clean food preparation areas, ensure safe personal hygiene & sanitary food-handling practices, HACCP, labelling practices, hygienic handling & storage of equipment & utensils.
- Support the Food cost target, with control of wastage and productivity to ensure maximum profit.
- Ensure proper food rotation first in first out.
- Store ingredients in dedicated containers, making sure that they are best preserved and labelled according to standard.
- Maintain daily ingredients par levels before each shift.
- Checks station prior to leaving to ensure cleanliness, proper disposal/removal of food and proper storing and labelling.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Be Authentic
- Live the Values
- Cause Alignment
- Take Bold Stands
- Lead Growth
- Deliver Extraordinary Results
- Inspire Innovation
Closing date: 6 June 2024