Demi Chef at Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel

Description

Here at the Mount Nelson, we offer incredible brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner experiences. Our Kitchen ensures the highest quality food is prepared for an unforgettable dining experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a driven and passionate team focused on providing an incomparable experience. We are looking for a Demi Chef to join the Kitchen team. If successful, your duties would be to:

• Prepare food and provide prompt, courteous and accurate service to all the customers (both internal and external) as per the set standards.

• Judge quality of raw material & provide quality finished products.

• Plate and present meal items as per the seniors’ instructions.

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

• Supervise the work and training of in-house trainees in the section as required.

• Ensure that allocated section is always kept clean and all prep is completed.

• Maintain quality and quantity control in all aspects, from portion control to freshness of the product presented.

• Ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.

• Ensure that the quality & quantity standards are adhered to in the section.

• Maintain full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.

• Assist with deliveries and restocking.

• Assist with stock rotation and cleaning stations.

• Responsible for hygiene, safety and correct use of equipment and utensils.

• Carry out any other duties as required by management.

• Be able to make recommendations for alternatives, understand and action all required dietaries and allergens as requested.

• Report any maintenance issues to the senior Chef.

Requirements

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

• 2-5 years relevant working experience, within hospitality will be advantageous.

• Good knowledge of hygiene & safety standards.

• Team & goal orientated.

• Good knowledge of different cooking styles.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proven track of food preparation, presentation and preservation knowledge is essential.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge on how to work in a safe, practical and organised manner.

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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