Chef | Swakop Uranium

Opportunity | Duty Description

~~MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide an effective catering service at the company canteen in accordance with professional catering standards, practices and procedures.

Key Performance Areas:

• Draws up daily, weekly and monthly menus for the canteen.
• Plans ingredients required for set menus / special functions.
• Creates recipes for meals to be served.
• Determines grocery list and orders quantities of ingredients, checks goods received for correct quality and quantity and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Prepares, cooks and presents meals for canteen diners, special Chinese delegations, other events, functions and VIPs, and meetings only for the canteen diners, as per the menu, requests or orders received, using culinary skills and knowledge.
• Prepares ingredients and presents meals as prescribed for the various menu items.
• Supplements various meals by planning and producing additional food items, in accordance with applicable menu.
• Plans and schedules the use of kitchen equipment, to ensure efficient utilization of all resources.
• Maintains sufficient stock items in kitchen and ensures that all items are accounted for as per inventory.
• Enforces and maintains hygiene standards and practices for the storage and handling of food throughout the preparation and storage processes.
• Ensures cleanliness of utensils, kitchen and the canteen.
• Disposes waste according to safety standards.
• Prepares and submits monthly reports.
• Maintains supervisory control over canteen resources and staff.
• Operates and handles machines, equipment and utensils properly, and ensures they are used in accordance with established procedures and recognized safety standards.
• Enforces and maintains good housekeeping standards, by placing particular emphasis on hygiene, loss control, safety and accident prevention to achieve safety goals and objectives.

Opportunity | Duty Requirement(s)

~~Requirements and experience:

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary.
• A recognized apprenticeship certificate/diploma in industrial or commercial catering will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in industrial/restaurant catering.
• Experience in Chinese cuisines is essential.
• Must be able to speak and understand Mandarin.
• Valid Driver’s License.

 

Closing Date: 20-11-2020

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