Assistant Cook at Feedem

Job Advert Summary    

• We are recruiting for a Assistant Cook to assist the cook in preparing meals and carry out duties to the requirements and satisfaction of the company and the client.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Culinary Qualification will be advantageous
• 2-5 years' experience and proven record in a hotel or restaurant kitchen environment
• Ability to work within a team
• Clear criminal check 
• Covid 19 Vaccinated

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To liaise with the Managers regarding menus and daily meal preparation requirements.
• To prepare, cook and co-ordinate menu items for meals (vegetables, soups, desserts and salads) according to recipe specification and procedures.
• To ensure that meals are ready and served at the specified times and in correct manner.
• To clean and wash all small equipment used in cooking.
• To keep his/her own work area clean, this includes floors, tiles, work surfaces and equipment used in preparation.
• To use equipment, materials and cleaning agents correctly and according to instructions.
• To observe all hygiene and safety rules.
• To prepare all function items when necessary
• To correctly carry out instructions from Managers and within the set time limits
• To assist in the preparation of any dishes when necessary and to assist in the cleaning of any area in the kitchen when requested to do so.
• To serve all food items during breakfast/lunch and supper at correct temperatures as prescribed by the company
• To prepare special diet eals if and when requested by managemen and client according to specification 
• To report faulty equipment to management immediately
• To adhere to and followu safe working practices when operating kitchen equiment as per safety procedures
• To taste food during preparation by using a teaspoon and a side plate to ensure quality and report any concerns to management immediately in order to rectify- food that is not up to standard cannot be served
• To ensure food retention samples are kept daily of all meals served (breakfast/lunch/supper)

Additional Duties:

• To relieve and assist in other areas and departments if and when necessary.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required
• To observe the company rules and regulations at all times
• To take medical examination on company requests
• To practice hygiene methods of working eg. Using the correct color coded chopping boards & cloths. Practice clean as you go principles.
• To carry out any other reasonable instruction/task when necessary.

Closing Date    

• 2026/03/14