Assistant Officer: Junior Chef (post level 13) (3 positions) (contract appointment: 3 years) - (1002) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare meals in the dining halls for clientele to a high standard.
• Assist with functions in accordance with the business requirements.
• Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.
• Ensure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully.
• Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and that any near-expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurant's policies.
• Help chefs in cooking activities by providing input and managing work.
• Set up food stations by following chefs’ orders.
• Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.
• Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards.
• Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates.
• Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times.
• Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocols are adhered to.
• Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards.
• Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly.
• Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards.
• Provide input into stock rotation activities and make sure that food inventory is in check.

Inherent Job Requirements:

• a National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4 in food preparation and cooking from a recognised and accredited culinary institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year's relevant working experience in the Hospitality industry as a chef (including experiential training as a chef).

Recommendations:

• ​​​​​​​Working knowledge of HACCP standards.
• A qualification in Occupational Health and Safety will serve as a strong recommendation.

Competencies
Key Competencies:

Results orientated:

• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to deal with several activities at a time.
• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

Business acumen:

• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Leading:

• Ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.

Closing date:
16 June 2023.