Chef De Partie - Temporary

Faircape; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established culinary firm is looking for an experienced Chef De Partie to join their Restaurant and Catering team in South Africa. The ideal candidate will be responsible for meal preparation, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Required qualifications include a chef's diploma and proven experience in food management. This role offers a market-related salary with possibilities for overtime on Sundays and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in food quality management and standardisation.
• Strong focus on quality and adherence to sanitation procedures.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina.
• Ability to travel and relieve colleagues when required.

Responsibilities

• Control cooking of all food from preparation to presentation.
• Ensure meals comply with company specifications.
• Maintain food hygiene standards.
• Ensure correct and safe equipment use.

Skills

Ability to follow sanitization procedures

Excellent communication skills

High-quality standards in food preparation

Exceptional food quality delivery

Food handling procedure knowledge

Proficiency in cooking techniques

Knowledge of health and safety in kitchens

Education

Chef's diploma from a registered 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.

We operate in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape and we are currently in search of a skilled and experienced Chef De Partie (Temporary - maternity cover)to join our Restaurant and Catering team at our facility Cle Du Cap within the southern suburbs.

If you are an energetic chef with a creative flair and want to work for a well-established company, this is the ideal role for you!

Responsibilities include, but not be limited:

Meal Preparation and Presentation

• Control cooking of all food from preparation to presentation
  
• Ensure the meals are preparedcorrectly according to companyspecifications
• Ensure that all necessary safety andhealth procedures are followed atall times
  
• Ensure that you use the equipmentcorrectly and safely

Health and safety

• Ensure you and your team maintainthe highest possible food hygienestandards

Coffee Shop

• Ensure that the quality of café mealsis of the highest standard
• Ensure that the café fridge is cleaned and all items labelled anddated as per company policy

Qualifications:

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

Requirements and Experience:

• Experience in food quality management and standardisation
• Strong focus on quality and adherence to sanitation procedures
  
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Ability to travel and relieve colleagues at other facilities when required

Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to follow sanitization procedures
• Excellent communication skills
• Consistently focus on maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of food preparation and service
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional food quality in every dish
• In-depth understanding of food handling procedures to ensure safety and quality
• Proficient in various cooking and baking techniques and methods
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a kitchen environment

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 07h00 to 19h00, 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 and Public holidays)


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

Your application will only be considered should you complete the following:

1)The one way online interview - the link will automatically be sent once you submit your online application. The interview may be done at your own convenience and will be reviewed by the team.

2)Written references are compulsory and applications submitted without these will not be considered.

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