Senior Sous Chef - Mpumalanga Verfied

R 13 245 - 19 100 per month Mpumalanga, Kwazulu-Natal Mpumalanga, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 21-01-2015 4:03:01 PM
18-02-2015 4:03:01 PM
Start Date: 1 February 2015Purpose:The senior sous chef provides a service to the kitchen department. The senior sous chef is fully responsible for the management of the kitchen under the head chef and assumes complete responsibility for the kitchen in his/her absence. The main purpose of the senior 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 senior sous chef is also responsible to continually grow the junior kitchen staff and him/herself in terms of kitchen knowledge and skills and to discuss any training requirements with the Head Chef. The senior sous chef must implement and adhere to health and hygiene standards and ensure that they play their part in the recycling process. Finally, the senior sous chef must hand over responsibilities and requests to the next shift coming on duty and ensure that they receive a handover form 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 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 kitchenAssertiveness, patience and good organizational skillsUnderstanding of kitchen procedure and timing requirements and be able to plan accordinglyPassion for chefing and kitchen-related dutiesGood communication skillsThe ability to implement and maintain health and hygiene proceduresKnowledge of safety procedures and the use of fire fighting equipmentFirst-Aid trainingThe ability to deal with constructive criticism and present healthy, innovative and modern dishes

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