Cook at Servest SA

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Completed 3 years of study in an accredited culinary institution, offering the National Chef Qualification
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques
• 2-5 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

• Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
• Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
• Occasionally serve food
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
• Handle and store ingredients and food
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Execute opening and closing procedures
• Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients
• Monitor station inventory levels
• Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.