Job Advert Summary
We are recruiting for a Commis Chef to assist Head Chefs with food preparation, cleaning and basic cooking skills. Works closely with Head chef to promote the company's culture, mission and philosophy.
Minimum Requirements
Skills and Competencies
Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.
Strong judgement and problem solving skills
Excellent people skills
Strong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)
Flexibility with regards to working hours
Attention to detail
Client service orientated
Business management principles
Fully computer literate
Excellent food/Chef skills and background
Qualifications
Relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent in the food industry
Minimum matric
Minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
Duties and Responsibilities
Analyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.
Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Check the quantity and quality of received products.
Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
Determine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.
Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
Plan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple units
Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
May be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility
Hands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served
Ability to carry out on the job training with chefs and cooks for the unit
Introduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality
Closing Date
2026/06/05