Demi Chef - Chobe Water Villas Job Job Details | O&L

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