Senior Sous Chef – Noordhoek at Faircape Group

Responsibilities include, but not be limited:

Manage and oversee the cooking process from preparation to presentation
Produce quality Cafe meals and baked goods for the onsite Coffee Shop
Supervise and produce the daily meals for the healthcare, including a variety of 3-course menus that rotate every four weeks
Preparing meals according to set recipes and meal specifications
Ensure strict adherence to meal ingredients and presentation specifications, to guarantee the quality and consistency of each meal
Ensuring and measuring proper food temperatures when cooking and serving of meals
Collaborate with the team to efficiently manage stock variances, ensuring accurate inventory levels and minimising discrepancies.
Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment and ensuring to follow health and safety guidelines.
Ensuring that daily food safety documents and paperwork is up to date
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among kitchen staff.
Supervising and mentoring chefs, ensuring proper weekly training and adherence to food safety standards as well as policies and procedures.
Upholding impeccable standards of food quality, consistency and hygiene throughout the kitchen.

Qualifications:

Chef's diploma/qualification from a registered tertiary education provider.

Requirements and Experience:

Proven experience in a Senior Chef capacity
Knowledge of food quality management and standardisation.
Maintaining an excellent physical condition and stamina.
Proficient in various cooking and baking techniques.
Understanding of health and safety requirements in a kitchen.

Skills and Attributes :

Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management capabilities to guide and motivate a team.
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive approach to anticipate potential issues and implement preventive measures
Effective Communication Skills: Convey information clearly and concisely.
Focus on excellence and high-quality standards.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow precise specifications.
Excellent organisational skills

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