Functions Chef

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

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks an experienced Cook to prepare and serve food in a dynamic environment. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in contract catering, strong customer service skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join a committed team and contribute to high-quality food service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Cook in a contract catering environment.
• Experience in customer service and a hotel environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for daily kitchen production.
• Set up functions and provide quality food service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food safety standards

Ability to work under pressure

Special Diets

Education

Matric

Professional Cookery certificate

Job description

The Main Purpose of the job

The successful applicant will be responsible for the preparation of food and set up of functions.

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
• Preparation of food for functions
• Set up of functions
  
• Provide quality food service