Chef

We have an amazing opportunity for a Chef to be based in Umhlanga.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-year experience as a Chef
• Stock Management
• Use of the GAAP system
• Certification in food preparation

Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety regulations and appropriate hygiene practices.
• Inspect and constantly ensure that food preparation areas are clean and well maintained.
• Report any operational problems (faulty/damaged equipment) that could hinder daily operations.
• Estimates amounts of required supplies, such as food and ingredients. Understanding of portion ratio and costing.
• Submit daily requisitions to order stock required for the day, considering trends, busy week periods/peak periods.
• Check the quantity and quality of received stock, sign for and take accountability of food stock received.
• Instruct kitchen assistants in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Cook ingredients timeously according to menu on GAAP.
• Use of relevant kitchen utilities and commercial equipment to ensure speedy production of food.
• Check the quality of cooked food to ensure that Hollywood standards are met.
• Ensure that food variances and wastages are disclosed and accounted.
• Report all kitchen breakages to the Food and Beverage Supervisor.
• Dish orders in portions for all food items as per GAAP standard portioning requirements, ensure that presentation is per prescribed Hollywood standard regulations and serve food to waitrons.
• Ensure that staff meal orders are placed under supervision of the Food and Beverage Team Leader and ensure sign off on the meal after the Food and Beverage Team Leader has checked to verify content and quantity. Ensure VIP receives the signed slip when leaving the premises with any personal meals purchased.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures.

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity, trustworthiness and reliability
• Portray strong attention to detail, whilst maintaining efficiency
• Must have a strong sense of accountability
• Impressive planning and organizational skills

Please note that only team members who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.