Cook
To prepare food for daily kitchen production in order to provide a quality food service, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and contributing to effective teamwork.
- Matric certificate (essential).
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment (essential).
- Customer Service experience (essential).
- Professional Cookery certificate (advantageous).
- Knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards.
- Customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to contribute to effective teamwork.
- Knowledge of special diets.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Understanding of basic food preparation techniques.
- Willingness to adhere to hygiene and safety regulations.
- Prepare food for daily kitchen production.
- Provide quality food service to clients and customers.
- Adhere to food safety standards and regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.
- Assist with menu planning and food preparation.
- Ensure special dietary requirements are met.
- Monitor food quality and presentation.
- Assist with stock control and inventory management.
- Work effectively as part of the catering team.
- Follow all health and safety procedures.
- Perform additional duties as directed by management.
- Detail-Oriented â Ensures accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Safety-Conscious â Adheres to food safety and hygiene standards.
- Customer-Focused â Committed to providing quality food service.
- Reliable â Consistent in attendance and task completion.
- Team Player â Contributes to effective teamwork.
- Resilient â Works well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Organised â Maintains a clean and orderly kitchen environment.
- Communicative â Good verbal communication skills.
- Proactive â Takes initiative in daily kitchen production.
- Adaptable â Responds to changing menu and dietary requirements.
- Professional â Maintains high standards of conduct and appearance.
- Food Preparation & Cooking (Contract Catering)
- Food Safety Standards Compliance
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Customer Service Excellence
- Kitchen Hygiene & Cleanliness
- Menu Planning & Food Presentation
- Stock Control & Inventory Management
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Time Management Under Pressure
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Communication Skills
About Empact Group:
Empact Group is a leading food solutions provider committed to delivering high-quality catering and hospitality services across various sectors.
Equity Statement:
Empact Group is committed to Employment Equity in line with legislation and will give first preference to candidates as per Equity requirements.
Privacy Notice:
By applying for a role within Empact Group, all Personal Information you provide will be held and/or stored securely for the purpose of recruitment. Your Personal Information will be stored electronically in a database. Storage will be secure and audited regularly regarding the safety and security of the information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Note:
If you have not been contacted within a reasonable period after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The company reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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