ECD Centre Cook Vacancy!

Remuneration: Negotiable

Contract Duration: 1 Year. Renewal depends on performance.

Location: Evaton West, Gauteng

Job brief:

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious and nutritious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our stakeholders, children & our managing team with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

Responsibilities

Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
Cook food in various utensils or grillers.
Check food while cooking to stir or turn.
Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen.
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
Check the quality of the ingredients.
Monitor stock in our pantry, place orders when there are shortages, and keep it clean.
Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by management.
Requirements

Proven experience of 2 years as a Cook.
Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
Ability to work in a team.
Very good communication skills.
Excellent physical condition and stamina.
National Diploma from a culinary school is required.