Demonstration / Training Chef, Durban

Howland Recruiting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Training Chef in Durban to oversee cooking demonstrations and trade shows. Candidates must have a diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking (NQF6) and at least 1 year of experience in a catering environment. Strong communication skills in English and Afrikaans are essential, along with the ability to train various audiences. The position requires immediate availability and offers opportunities for national and international travel. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Chef in a catering & delicatessen environment.
• Able to train and demonstrate to various audiences.
• Knowledge of FSSC, H & S, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Set up for demonstrations and trade shows.
• Manage all aspects of the kitchen.
• Train clients and sales representatives.

Skills

Communication skills (English + Afrikaans)

Planning and organizing

Demonstration and training

Marketing and event planning

Education

Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking / Professional Cookery & Kitchen Management (NQF6)

Matric / Grade 12 (or equivalent)

Job description

Our Durban based client in the FMCG / production field URGENTLY needs a Demonstration / Training Chef with NQF6 qualification to take full responsibility for training and setting up of demonstrations and / or trade shows / exhibitions. The successful candidate must be an immediately available SA citizen with a valid passport able to travel both nationally and internationally.

Non-negotiable Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (or equivalent)
• Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking / Professional Cookery & Kitchen Management (NQF6)
• 1 year experience as a Chef in a catering & delicatessen environment
• Excellent communication skills (Eng + Afr) - both written and oral
• Able to train, demonstrate & share information with persons from all spheres of life
• High level of planning, organising, leading and controlling skills
• Sense of marketing & event planning
• Able to manage expenses
• FSSC, H & S and First Aid knowledge
• SA Citizen
• Unendorsed driver’s license
• Valid passport
• Able to travel both nationally and internationally
• Immediately available

Responsibilities

• Full set up for demonstrations
• Full responsibility for all aspects of kitchen
• Full responsibility for all aspects of trade shows / exhibitions
• Responsible for all aspects of H & S
• Training, recording and feed-back to clients and Sales RepsAssist clients with recipe adjustments
• Attend store openings / launches, etc.
• Travel both nationally and internationally

This position won’t be open for long, so forward a detailed CV immediately and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details for future placements – unless you advise that you wish for us to discard your details.