Cook

Wang Lee Chinese Restaurant; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Wang Lee Chinese Restaurant is seeking a kitchen assistant to support food preparation and cooking according to established recipes and standards.

You will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure timely service, maintain a clean work area, and assist with inventory and menu development. The role involves mentoring junior staff and adapting to dietary requirements as needed.

Qualifications

• Adaptability to fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Clear communication with team members.
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.
• Readiness to work collaboratively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and sanitation standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with orders.
• Contribute ideas for daily specials and menu development.
• Ensure portions meet standards and accommodate dietary needs.
• Mentor junior kitchen staff and foster teamwork.

Skills

Adaptability

Oral Communication

Reading

Working with Others

Education

Basic Food Safety Certification

Job description

KeyResponsibilities

• FoodPreparation:Prepareandcookmenuitemsaccordingtoestablishedrecipesandpresentationstandards.Thisincludeswashing,chopping,andmeasuringingredients.
• Collaboration:Workcloselywithotherkitchenstafftoensuretimelyandefficientfoodpreparationduringservice.
• SanitationandCleanliness:Maintainacleanandorganizedworkstation,adheringtofoodsafetyandsanitationstandards.Thisincludescleaningcookingutensilsandfoodpreparationareas.
• InventoryManagement:Monitorinventorylevelsandassistinorderingsuppliesasneededtoensurethekitcheniswell-stocked.
• MenuDevelopment:Contributecreativeideasfordailyspecialsandassistinmenuplanningandrecipedevelopment.
• QualityControl:Ensurethatfoodportionsandpresentationmeetcompanystandards,andadaptrecipetoaccommodatedietaryrestrictionsandpreferences.
• Training:Mentorandtrainjuniorkitchenstaffasneeded,fosteringacollaborativeteamenvironment.

Tagged as: 63200

Essential Skills:

• Adaptability
• Oral Communication
• Reading
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Attention to Detail
• Dependability
• Desire to Learn
• Effective Communication

Certifications:

• Basic Food Safety Certification

Languages:

• English