Cook

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

Job summary

A food service company in Pretoria is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Staff member to take customer orders and prepare food to their specifications. The ideal candidate will have 2 - 4 years of kitchen preparation and cooking experience, with a focus on customer service. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, cooking various foods, and ensuring sanitation standards are met, including flexible shifts. Join a vibrant team and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel.
• Customer focused with the ability to effectively multitask.
• Experience working in a kitchen environment required (2 - 4 years).

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders and prepare food to specifications.
• Cook various foods including meats, fish, and vegetables.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Independent worker

Clear communication skills

Customer focused

Multitasking ability

Attention to detail

Ability to stand for long periods

2 - 4 years of kitchen experience

Education

Matric

Relevant qualification

Job description

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 assists in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment
• Planning and managing work orders to ensure all items of an order are finished and served at the same time
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts
• Grilling, cooking, and frying foods
• 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
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality to kitchen manager
• Uses our Standardized Recipe Card for preparing all products
• Must be able to do shift work - including weekends and night shift
• Must be able to lift heavy equipment

Skills and Competencies

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

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant qualification