Cook

Tsebo Solutions Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tsebo Solutions Group is seeking a kitchen worker to prepare and cook a range of foods, including meats, seafood, vegetables and baked goods, for regular and special-diet menus. The role requires following standardized recipes, maintaining hygiene, and working as part of a team.

Responsibilities include assisting with training, planning menus with supervisors, and ensuring timely food delivery while upholding quality standards across service periods.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other foods.
• Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.
• Assists in on-job training and directs the work of food service workers within area of assignment.
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
• Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed; maintains production records.
• Cleans kitchen, utensils and equipment; secures refrigerator and freezer.
• Serves food as required and maintains sanitation and safety standards.
• Operates as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Organizing skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Food preparation

Customer service

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‑job training and assist 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 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