Chef at Servest SA

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• A Bachelor’s Degree in the culinary arts or in a related area, such as hospitality.
• Completed 3 years of study in an accredited culinary institution, offering the National Chef Qualification
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques
• 3-5 years’ experience in the same position or similar
• Good communication skills 
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Adhere to all Food Safety Management System requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, Mentor and manage the culinary team.
• Develop and plan menus.
• Create prep lists for the kitchen crew.
• Maintain standards for food storage, rotation, quality and appearance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations
• Time management skills
• Must have Organization skills
• Paying attention to detail
• The ability to work under extreme pressure
• The ability to communicate in a fast-moving environment
• The ability to make good food consistently, even in a busy kitchen
• Study each recipe and gather all the necessary ingredients
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients