Chef De Partie - Senior

Faircape; Noordhoek; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonuses

Long service leave

ISP discount after probation

Job summary

Faircape is seeking a Senior Chef de Partie for Noordhoek Manor in Noordhoek to lead a section of the kitchen and support daily meal production for residents and patients. The role focuses on quality, safety, and mentoring junior staff in a fast-paced retirement and healthcare environment.

You will prepare meals per approved recipes, oversee food production, and ensure hygiene, portion control and dietary requirements are met. The role offers career growth with a respected group.

Qualifications

• Chef's diploma or equivalent from a registered education provider.
• Proven experience as Chef de Partie, senior level preferred.
• Experience mentoring junior kitchen staff.
• Experience in high-volume food production.
• Experience with menu specifications, standardized recipes and portion control.
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs with supervision and development of the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and company policies.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, taste and hygiene.
• Prepare and cook meals according to recipes and menu specifications.
• Oversee food production from preparation to final presentation.
• Produce daily meals for residents and healthcare patients with dietary requirements.
• Assist with café food and baked goods production and stock levels.
• Monitor food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to manage stock control and minimise waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized and compliant kitchen environment.
• Complete and maintain food safety documentation.
• Support efficient kitchen operations and service standards.
• Assist senior kitchen management with daily coordination.

Skills

Mentoring staff

High-volume production

Menu specifications

Quality control

Food safety & hygiene

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Job description

The Faircape Group constitutes a group of companies with interests in a number of activities including Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Restaurant and Catering and related activities. Operating in six prime locations across the Western Cape, we are known for our commitment to excellence and innovation.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Chef de Partie to join our Catering team at Noordhoek Manor in Noordhoek. Conveniently located just off Ou Kaapse Weg, the facility is approximately 10 minutes from Fish Hoek and easily accessible from the Southern Suburbs and Blue Route Mall area.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting kitchen operations, maintaining exceptional food quality standards, guiding and mentoring junior kitchen staff, and ensuring the smooth delivery of daily meal services within our retirement and healthcare environment.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in delivering beautifully prepared meals, and want to grow your career with a respected, forward-thinking company, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Join Us?

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Long service leave
• Discounts on our high-speed ISP packages (after probation)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting senior chefs with the supervision and development of the kitchen team, including providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, company policies and procedures
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, taste and hygiene
• Preparing and cooking meals according to approved recipes and menu specifications
• Overseeing food production within designated areas, from preparation through to final presentation
• Producing daily meals for residents and healthcare patients, including rotating menu cycles and special dietary requirements
• Assisting with café food and baked goods production to ensure adequate stock levels
• Monitoring and recording food temperatures during preparation and service
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to manage stock control and minimise variances and wastage
• Maintaining a clean, organised and compliant kitchen environment
• Completing and maintaining all required food safety documentation
• Supporting efficient kitchen operations while maintaining excellent service standards
• Assisting senior kitchen management with the coordination of daily kitchen activities as required

Qualifications:

Chef's diploma / qualification from a registered tertiary education provider

Requirements and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, with experience operating at a senior level advantageous
• Experience guiding, training and mentoring junior kitchen staff
• Experience in high-volume food production would be advantageous
• Experience working with menu specifications, standardised recipes and portion control
• Experience catering for special dietary requirements would be advantageous

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of food quality management and kitchen standardisation
• Sound knowledge of food handling, sanitation, food safety and hygiene requirements
• Proficiency in a wide range of cooking and baking techniques
• Strong understanding of food quality, presentation and portion consistency
• Ability to maintain consistently high standards across food preparation and service

Attributes:

• Strong team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organised and able to work well under pressure
• Ability to provide guidance and support to junior kitchen staff
• Committed to consistently delivering high-quality food
• Ability to maintain performance and quality standards during extended shifts

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Written references

Working hours:

You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, according to the roster, from 06h30 to 18h30, Monday to Sunday. Need to be flexible to accommodate the standby procedure of the company.

Faircape offers a market related salary.

The salary will be dependable on experience, qualifications, skills and attributes. Please note, your total salary could increase per month due to Sundays work - remunerated at time and half, Public holidays - double and quarterly bonuses)

Explore more about the Faircape Group on our informative website: faircape.co.za

Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.