Commis Chef at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Description

Boasting some of the best restaurants and bars in Cape Town, a visit to Mount Nelson is foodie heaven. This is an opportunity for a passionate and committed hospitality professional who has a real drive to deliver outstanding food in a unique and luxurious environment to join our team. We are looking for a Commis Chef to join our Staff Canteen Team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare food and provide prompt, courteous and accurate service to all the customers (both internal

• and external) as per the set standards.

• Ensure that the quality & quantity standards of preparations and presentations are adhered to in the section.

• Perform basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.

• Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.

• Preparing basic salads and sauces.

• Plating and presenting meal items as per the seniors’ instructions.

• Ensures hygiene and cleanliness of his/her area at all times.

• Judging quality of raw material & providing quality finished products.

• Assist with deliveries and restocking.

• Assist with stock rotation.

• To carry out any additional tasks as assigned.

• Should maintain awareness of food cost, ensure minimum spoilage and wastage at all times.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Hotel Management Institute or Food Production Course from a reputed institute – advantageous.

• 1 years relevant working experience.

• Good knowledge of hygiene & safety standards.

• Team & Goal Orientated.

• Good understanding of health & safety and food hygiene.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Medical aid & pension fund benefit

Internal Belmond discounts

Loyalty and recognition rewards programme

Employee Assistance Programme

On going Learning and Development opportunities

Regular community, social and staff welfare events