Chef Skills Developer, Kruger Park

Salary:             Negotiable

Area:               Mpumalanga – Kruger National Park

Purpose:

The purpose of the Chef Skills Developer is to:

Train and develop trainee chefs at the Companies School of Cooking in all sections of the kitchen

Supervise trainee chefs

Manage the staff canteens

Scope of work:

In broad terms the Chef Skills Developer is responsible for the following:

Training of the SSC trainees in line with the correct Standard

Providing staff with nutritionally balanced meals

Financial management of the staff canteens

Ensuring that the cleanliness and hygiene of the Staff canteen kitchens are of the highest standard

Correct use and maintenance of kitchen equipment

Maintaining fridges and stores to the highest hygiene and stock rotation standards

Communication with head chefs in the Company to ensure progression of trainees in the Companies kitchens

Achieving service excellence through teamwork

Requirements:

A minimum of one and a half years management experience in a medium sized kitchen with a history of on-the-job training

Broad knowledge of basic cooking skills

Assertiveness, patience and good organisational skills

Understanding of kitchen procedures and timing requirements and be able to plan accordingly

Passionate about being a chef and doing kitchen-related duties

Good communication skills

The ability to implement and maintain health and hygiene procedures

Knowledge of safety procedures and the use of fire fighting equipment
First-aid training

The ability to deal with constructive criticism and present healthy, innovative dishes

Formal training from a recognised chef training establishment would be an advantage (e.g. ICA/Silwood)

Standard Company Benefits:

• Cost to Company Package
• Medical Aid - Discovery Health
• Provident Fund - Metropolitan
• Annual Bonus - at discretion of management
• Live in
• Meals provided
• Uniform provided
• Share in gratuity pool

Negotiable Issues:

• Start date
• Salary – depending on skill base and experience

Forward your application and include the following to:

Reference letters