Cook

Tsebo Solutions Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Durban is seeking a skilled Cook to prepare and present a variety of food items. The ideal candidate will have proven cooking experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. This role requires good organizational skills and adherence to hygiene standards, as well as flexibility to assist with other related duties. If you have a passion for food and customer service, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement Matric.
• Proven cooking experience.
• 2 years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks a variety of food items.
• Maintains sanitation and safety standards.
• Assists in on-the-job training and directing food service workers.
• Maintains food production records and checks in supplies.

Skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Computer literate

Organizing and planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Team Player

Excellent food skills

Strong client and customer service skills

Good organizational skills

Education

Matric

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food
• Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel
• Assists in on-the-job training and assists in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts
• Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed. Checks in food and supplies as necessary. Maintains food production records
• Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer
• Serves food as required
• Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned
• Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality to kitchen Manager
• Uses our Standardized Recipe Card for preparing all products. Do not rely on the memory of yourself or other employees
• Operate as part of a team with good interpersonal skills
• Maintaining high quality and hygiene standards as per Companies standards
• Preparation and presentation of food
• Ensuring correct portion control are adhered to
• Ensuring the food is delivered timeously
• Assist with the planning of menus and stock control
• Follow recipes
• Flexible to work overtime when required
• Stay abreast with food trends as well as best practices
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside the scope of responsibility

Skills and Competencies

• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer literate
• Organizing and planning skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team Player
• Excellent food skills
• Strong client and customer service skills
• Good organizational skills

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement Matric
• Proven cooking experience
• 2 year experience in a similar role