Chef De Partie - Senior

Faircape Life; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Faircape Group in Noordhoek seeks a Senior Chef de Partie to join the catering team at Noordhoek Manor. You will support senior chefs, mentor junior staff, and uphold high standards of food quality and safety in a busy retirement and healthcare environment.

The role involves preparing and cooking to approved recipes, managing portions, and coordinating daily kitchen activities. The position offers room for growth within a respected, forward-thinking company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support 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.

Skills

Mentoring staff

High-volume production

Menu specifications

Dietary requirements experience

Quality & hygiene

Leadership

Education

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

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?

At Faircape, we value our team and offer fantastic benefits, including: 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