Cook Talent Pool(Pietermaritzburg)

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

Job summary

A leading group in the catering industry seeks a Cook who will be responsible for preparing quality food services daily. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a contract catering setting, along with a Matric qualification. Strong customer service and teamwork skills are essential, as well as an understanding of food safety standards. This role requires the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

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

Knowledge of food safety standards

Customer service skills

Communication 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