Cook

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

Job summary

A leading integrated workplace management solutions provider is recruiting a Cook in Midrand. The role involves general cooking duties, managing purchasing, and implementing operational ideas. Candidates should have 2-4 years of kitchen experience and possess Matric as a minimum requirement. This position requires shift work, including weekends.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders and prepare food to their specifications.
• Prepare and cook meats, fish, vegetables, and other forms of food.
• Assist in on-the-job training and direct the work of food service workers.
• Maintain maximum standards of sanitation and safety.

Skills

Independent worker

Communicate clearly

Customer focused

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Relevant qualification

Job description

About Us

We are recruiting for a Cook to join our team in Midrand. In this role, you will perform general cooking duties using standardized recipes and perform other preparation and sanitation duties as required.

The incumbent will be responsible for not only the food aspect of the kitchen, but also managing purchasing and implementing new menu and operational ideas to keep the business efficient and profitable. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity.

We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Take customer orders and prepare food to their specifications
• 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 directs the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment
• Plan and manage work orders to ensure all items of an order are finished and served at the same time
• Assist in the preparation of salads and desserts
• Grill, cook, and fry foods
• Notify supervisor of food and supplies needed
• Check in food and supplies as necessary
• Maintain food production records
• Cleans kitchen, kitchen utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer
• Serve food as required
• Maintain maximum standards of sanitation and safety
• Promptly report equipment and food quality to kitchen manager
• Use our Standardized Recipe Card for preparing all products
• Be able to do shift work - including weekends

Skills and Competencies

• Independent worker
• Communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel
• Customer focused
• Ability to effectively multitask
• Attention to detail
• Work in a standing position for long periods of time
• 2-4 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant qualification