Cook

Empact Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in contract catering is seeking a Cook with at least 2 years of experience to prepare food for daily kitchen production. The ideal candidate should have a strong customer service background, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to work under pressure. A Matric certificate is essential, with a Professional Cookery certificate being advantageous. This role is crucial for delivering quality food service and contributing to effective teamwork in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment.
• Customer Service experience is essential.
• Experience in a Hotel environment will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of food for daily kitchen production.
• Provide quality food service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Knowledge of food safety standards

Ability to work under pressure

Contribute to effective teamwork

Education

Matric

Professional Cookery certificate

Job description

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation of food for daily kitchen production in order to provide quality food service.

Education and Experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential
• Customer Service experience is essential
• Matric is essential
• Professional Cookery certificate will be an advantage
• Experience in a Hotel environment will be an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
• Customer service and communications skills
• Contribute to effective teamwork
• Special Diets
• Ability to work under pressure

Key areas of responsibility:

• Preparation of food for daily kitchen production
• Provide quality food service