Staff Cook

The Royal Portfolio; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 85 000 - 115 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Cape Town is seeking a Staff Cook to prepare daily meals for staff. The role requires a Tertiary Culinary Diploma and 1-2 years of experience in a 5-star environment. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring efficient food preparation. This position offers a dynamic work environment emphasizing teamwork and quality service.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a 5-star restaurant or hotel environment.
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and a passion for food and service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for staff, ensuring delicious and healthy food.
• Maintain hygiene practices and follow recipes accurately.
• Support operational goals and staff expectations.

Skills

Food preparation

Time management

Communication in English

Teamwork

Education

Tertiary Culinary Diploma

Job description

The Staff Cook at The Silo Hotel works in a small team to prepare the daily meals for our teams on duty.

Then ensure that the food we nourish our staff with is delicious, healthy and hearty, and up to standard.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the highest hygiene practices to minimise wastage by following the recipes, and packing fridge according to standards
• Follow recipe cards and ensure that all prep is done correctly and timeously, checking in with SOPs to make sure your work is correct
• Follow Uniform SOPs and ensure that all hygiene protocols are followed (both personal and for the specific section)
• Support the goals and ideals of the operation, working continually towards the betterment of our staff's expectations

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary Culinary Diploma from a recognized tertiary institution would be ideal
• At least 1-2 years' experience in a 5-star restaurant or hotel environment
• Good food preparation skills and product knowledge
• Good time management skills
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure
• Good communication in English
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Passion for food and service
• Willingness to learn
• It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio
• South African citizenship is advantageous

A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.

Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.