Commis Chef - Cape Town at Cape Town International Convention Centre

Job description

The main purpose: Assist the Demi Chef de Partie with preparation, cooking, and storage of all food items in the allocated kitchen (i.e.be it the cold or hot kitchen). Must be knowledgeable about the section of the kitchen they are responsible for. Must adhere to all Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations. Must demonstrate and maintain high levels of customer service that consistently exceeds the expectations of our guests.

Reporting To The: Demi Chef de Partie

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all the mis-en-place is prepared on time and kept fresh.
• Responsible for the cooking of the food.
• Ensure have all the required resources and supplies (e.g., knives, boards, spices, vegetables etc.) at the cooking stations.
• Ensure all food is prepared as per the approved menu and per set standards.
• Ensure all food preparation stations are kept clean and staff in the kitchen are adhering to hygiene and health standards.
• Assist the Demi Chef de Partie in preparation and checking for health and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Report any arising problems or complaints to the Demi Chef de Partie.
• Ensure that all ISO 22000 regulations are adhered to, and documents are completed. correctly and filed in the correct files e.g., temperature log sheets, personal hygiene log sheet etc.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers.
• Basic knowledge of best cooking practices.
• Report any maintenance issues to the Demi Chef de Partie.
• Manage the operating equipment used within the respective allocated kitchen station.
• Ensure only clean and safe equipment (no chips on the plates etc.) is used all the time.
• To monitor stock movement and be responsible for requesting for additions for their section
  when running out.
• Keep the necessary record of breakages and losses and report to the Chef de Partie.
• Ensure minimum kitchen wastage.
• Make sure that all the OE (Kitchen smalls) are handed to stores before staff sign out.
• Make sure that storerooms are packed neatly.
• Manage all kitchen equipment and report all broken or non-functional equipment to the
  Chef de Partie.

This position is based on an hourly paid salary structure.

Kindly apply for this position by emailing the completed application form, together with your CV and copies of relevant qualifications on the portal before 17h00 pm on the 10th of April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The company reserves the right to close the advert at any time when sufficient applications have been received. Should you not hear from CTICC within 30 days consider your application unsuccessful.

The CTICC is committed to Employment Equity and particularly welcomes applications from suitably qualified Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI’s).

The CTICC has adopted a Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.

Job requirements

Minimum Qualifications and experience required:

• Matric certificate or equivalent (NQF Level 4). 
• Basic Computer literacy on various computer software programs (MS Office).
• Food and wine knowledge.
• Excellent record of specific kitchen management (i.e., cold, hot).

Skills and knowledge:

• Good cooking skills.
• Knowledge of cooking ingredients, equipment, and processes.
• Time management and flexible.
• Quality driven.
• Inspiring personality and trustworthy.
• Well groomed.
• Planning and organising.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Good active listening skills.
• Passionate