TWO (2) CANTEEN CHEF VACANCIES AT COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)

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DEADLINE: 18 June 2024

TWO (2) CANTEEN CHEF VACANCIES AT COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Canteen Chef/Cook is accountable to the Catering Manager – Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel; a division of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The Canteen Chef/Cook is responsible for ensuring good quality meals are served in the CDC Canteens and all necessary controls are in place to prevent losses.

MANDATE

The Canteen Chef/Cook is mandated by the Board of Directors of Coega Development Corporation to take responsibility for preparing high quality meals under the direction of the Catering Manager and ultimately the General Manager – Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel.

DESCRIPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS

Reporting to the Catering Manager, this position’s primary responsibility is to prepare high-quality meals for guests using the CDC Head Office Canteens. In pursuance of this primary objective, the Canteen Chef/ Cook is required to:

Prepare all dishes in accordance with the correct recipe and in the correct quantity;
Prepare and cook ingredients necessary and assist in all sections of the kitchen as directed by the Catering Manager in accordance with the menu and recipes prescribed;
Maintain high levels of service maintained in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures;
Monitor stock and ensure correct stock rotation;
Update and communicate all of the order items timeously;
Ensure minimum kitchen wastage;
Ensure FIFO and LIFO are applied;
Maintain good discipline in the Kitchen;
Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross-contamination by practicing “clean as you go”;
Be able to prepare a large variety of tasty meals;
Learn new skills and recipes from other members of the department and apply them;
Comply with all company policies, procedures and all statutory regulations and food hygiene policies; • Ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Food Hygiene, health and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures;
Place stock orders in the absence of the Catering Manager to ensure stock par levels at all times;
Assist to conduct stock takes when required;
Any other reasonable duties required by the Catering Manager or Executive Chef to enhance the Guests’ experience

REQUIREMENTS

Matric or equivalent;
Relevant training and culinary qualifications or a proven track record in a commercial kitchen of at least 3 years experience;
Experience as a chef in Restaurant, Hotel or Canteen;
Must be able to cook a variety of cuisines;
Must have superior knowledge of kitchen hygiene, chemical usage and food safety handling;
Be able to work shifts including night work and working on weekends and public holidays;
Fully computer literate.

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