Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare meals in the various food outlets for clientele to a high standard.
• Assist with functions in accordance with the business requirements.
• Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.
• Make sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully.
• Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and any near expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurants policies.
• Help chefs in cooking activities by providing input and managing work.
• Set up food stations by following chefs’ orders.
• Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.
• Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards.
• Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates.
• Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times.
• Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocol is adhered to.
• Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards.
• Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly.
• Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards.
• Provide input into stock rotation activities and make sure that food inventory is in check.
• Assist with functions after hours and weekends depending on business requirements.

Inherent requirements:

• A qualification in food preparation and cooking from a recognised and accredited culinary institution equivalent to a National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.

Recommendations:

• Working knowledge of HACCP standards.

Competencies

Required competencies:

Results orientated:

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

Business acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

Leading:

• The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.