Junior Sous Chef, Kruger Park - Kruger National Park Verfied

Salary Negotiable Kruger National Park, Limpopo Kruger National Park, Limpopo more than 14 days ago 24-06-2016 4:01:14 PM
23-09-2016 4:01:14 PM

Junior Sous Chef, Kruger Park

Salary:             Negotiable

Area:               Mpumalanga – Kruger National Park

 

Purpose:

The junior sous chef provides a service to the kitchen department. The sous chef is fully responsible for the management of the kitchen under the head chef and senior sous chef and assumes complete responsibility for the kitchen in their absence. The main purpose of the junior sous chef is to ensure that the kitchen is supervised and that quality food is produced in a hygienic environment, in line with the required Standards. Portion control must be exercised according to the number of guests dining and stock rotation in terms of the mise-en-place used in preparation of dishes. All kitchen equipment must be cared for, with breakages kept to an absolute minimum. Any equipment maintenance issues must be reported to the Head Chef immediately. The junior sous chef must implement and adhere to health and hygiene standards and ensure that they play their part in the recycling process.

Finally, the junior sous chef must hand over responsibilities and requests to the next shift coming on duty and ensure that they receive a handover from the previous shift when coming on duty.

This position is accountable to the Head Chef.

 

Scope of work:

In broad terms the sous chef oversees the following key result areas:

Supervision and training of the kitchen staff in line with the aligned Standard.

Preparation of food, in line with Standards of Excellence.

Effective guest interaction to enhance guest satisfaction.

Effective management of staff canteens.

Administration of orders to minimize shortages and wastage and effective stock control.

Ensuring that the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen is 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 kitchen and lodge front of house staff to ensure the smooth running of the department

Achieving service excellence though Teamwork.

 

As such the person filling this position needs to have:

A minimum of 5 years management experience in a medium sized kitchen

Assertiveness, patience and good organizational skills

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

Passion for chefing and kitchen-related duties

Good communication skills

The ability to implement and maintain health and hygiene procedures

Knowledge of safety procedures and the use of firefighting equipment

First-Aid training

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

 

Benefits:

Cost to Company Package

Provident Fund – Alexander Forbes

Medical Aid – Discovery Health

Live in

Meals provided

Uniform provided

 

Forward your application and include the following to:

Reference letters

Portfolio of your cooking experience of fine dining meals.

Copy of your ID Document

Ref: CT001922/TRS