Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Junior Chef to overseeing and supervising production of food for our organisation. Works closely with Catering Manager to promote the company’s culture, mission and philosophy. 

Minimum Requirements    

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
• Strong judgement and problem solving skills
• Excellent people skills
• Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
• Flexibility with regards to working hours
• Attention to detail
• Client service orientated
• Business management principles
• Fully computer literate
• Excellent food/Chef skills and background

Qualifications    

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in the food industry
• Minimum matric
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.
• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
• Check the quantity and quality of received products.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
• Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
• Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
• Hands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served
• Introduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/23