Cook (P12) (College of Business and Economics: School of Tourism and Hospitality) (Re-advert) at University of Johannesburg

Job Description:

• The School of Tourism & Hospitality develops future-fit leadership for the Tourism & Hospitality sector by providing both high-quality programme offerings as well as facilities, which host functions and events.  These commercial facilities and services add to the high-quality teaching & learning environment that the students are exposed to.

 Responsibilities: 

• Report daily to the Sous Chef & Chef de Partie.
• Ensure the daily production against the requirements.
• Ensure that hygiene requirements in terms of HACCP are adhered to.
• Manage the correct use of equipment and ensure maintenance thereof when necessary.
• Providing good customer service to the relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and/or mentorship to students in the production of food.
• Conduct assessments of students' portfolios, behaviour and performance to facilitate the WIL process.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) qualification
• A minimum of three (3) years' job related experience.
• At least six (6) months experience in similar position.
• Proven computer skills in Windows and MS Office.
• Professional cookery experience in the hotel industry, preferably in the 5-star/fine dining environment.
• Industry knowledge.
• Wine knowledge.
• Kitchen management experience.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Diploma (NQF 6).
• Assessment skills.
• Understanding of the academic environment.
• MICROS experience.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Computer Literacy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good organisational and administrative abilities.

Deadline:27th March,2026