Sous Chef wanted immediately: APPLY NOW
Vacancy Details
Employer: Faircape Life
Faircape Restaurant and Catering, part of Faircape Life retirement villages, is located in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape, providing meals to village residents and patients in the onsite healthcare centres.
We are looking for a Sous Chef that will work at our village within Hermanus (Onrus Manor) and will lead the service in the kitchen.
We celebrate food for all its flavour, and nourishment. Developed in collaboration with our staff dietitian, our chef’s prepare wholesome meals 3 times a day using only the finest seasonal and local ingredients. Each meal is plated to perfection and served with care.
If you are an energetic chef with a creative flair and want to work for a well-established company, this is the ideal role for you!
Reporting to the Group Head Chef and assisting with (preparation, safety and hygiene, staff management), the job duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Meal Preparation and Presentation
Control cooking of all food from preparation to presentation
Safety and Hygiene procedures
Equipment usage
Following meal specifications
Streamline production plans with Chefs
Staff management and training
Control all subordinate staff
Ensure staff follows procedures correctly
Ensure that all staff is trained on the required policies and procedures
Ensure that all staff is trained on all cooking methods needed to perform their job
Ensure that all staff are trained on how to use the equipment correctly and safely
Identify training needs within the company and train teams accordingly
Stock control
Printing specs
Manage stock rotation system in Kitchens
Support in managing stock variances
Following specs
FIFO
Wastage control
Assisting in stock takes
Labelling of all items as per procedure
Health and safety
High standards of food hygiene
Ensure GMP and documentation is up to date
Ensure the entire kitchen is clean and hygienic
Ensure daily and weekly cleaning schedules are adhered to
Attend monthly health and safety meeting
Administration duties and reporting
Daily paperwork
Check sheets
Weekly chefs report
Coffee Shop & Café fridge
Quality of café product
Baking of café goods
Monitoring and management of the café fridge
Qualifications:
Chef’s diploma/qualification from a registered tertiary education provider
Requirements and Experience:
Proven experience in hospitality and catering of at least 3 years
Previous experience preparing Halaal food
Proven experience in management of kitchen staff 3-5 years
Experiences with catering & management at multiple sites advantageous
Experience in food quality management and standardisation
Experience in writing & managing SOPs
Quality orientated
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Excellent physical condition and stamina
Ability to travel and relieve when needed
Skills and Knowledge:
Ability to follow sanitization procedures
Excellent communication skills
Strong administration skills
Focus on excellence and high-quality standards
Attention to detail
Proven Leadership skills
Strong knowledge of food handling procedures
Strong knowledge of GMP
Knowledge of various cooking and baking techniques and methods
Knowledge of costings of menus
Knowledge of excellent customer service principles
Knowledge of menu design & planning
Knowledge of health and safety requirements in a kitchen
Multitasking essential
Specific Requirements:
Clear health record
Clear criminal record
Clear credit record
Contactable references
Valid driver’s licence
Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job
Working hours: You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, according to the roster, from 07h00 to 19h00, Monday to Sunday. Need to be flexible to accommodate the standby procedure of the company
Salary from R 25 000 Cost to Company per month.
Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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