Cook - Hermanus (Healthcare)

Empact Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company in South Africa is seeking a Cook responsible for preparing food for daily kitchen production to ensure quality food service. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in a catering environment and essential customer service skills. A Matric qualification is required, and a Professional Cookery certificate will be advantageous. Experience in a hotel setting will enhance candidacy. This role emphasizes teamwork and compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment is essential.
• 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

Knowledge of food safety standards

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

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