Cook

**Job description**

We are looking for an energetic, creative Cook for a business unit in Worcester Area (Western Cape).

**Job Classification**: Permanent

**Duties & Responsibilities**
- Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.
- Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.
- Assists in on-the-job training and assist in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.
- Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
- Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed.
- Checks in food and supplies as necessary.
- Maintains food production records.
- Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer. Serves food as required.
- Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement. Promptly reports equipment and food quality to kitchen Manager.
- Uses our Standardized Recipe Card for preparing all products.

**Skills and Competencies**
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Cookery Certificate/Diploma ( added advantageous)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent