Chef

Recooty; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee kitchen operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and cooking high-quality dishes. Candidates should have a culinary school diploma and proven kitchen experience. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook

Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment

Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques

Leadership skills

Excellent time management abilities

Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes

Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Culinary school diploma preferred

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff. Inform wait staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Job Skills

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Culinary school diploma preferred