Senior Sous Chef - Noordhoek at Faircape Group

Responsibilities include, but not be limited:

• Manage and oversee the cooking process from preparation to presentation
• Produce quality Cafe meals and baked goods for the onsite Coffee Shop
• Supervise and produce the daily meals for the healthcare, including a variety of 3-course menus that rotate every four weeks
• Preparing meals according to set recipes and meal specifications
• Ensure strict adherence to meal ingredients and presentation specifications, to guarantee the quality and consistency of each meal
• Ensuring and measuring proper food temperatures when cooking and serving of meals 
• Collaborate with the team to efficiently manage stock variances, ensuring accurate inventory levels and minimising discrepancies.
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment and ensuring to follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensuring that daily food safety documents and paperwork is up to date
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among kitchen staff.
• Supervising and mentoring chefs, ensuring proper weekly training and adherence to food safety standards as well as policies and procedures.
• Upholding impeccable standards of food quality, consistency and hygiene throughout the kitchen.

Qualifications:

• Chef's diploma/qualification from a registered tertiary education provider.

Requirements and Experience:

• Proven experience in a Senior Chef capacity 
• Knowledge of food quality management and standardisation.
• Maintaining an excellent physical condition and stamina.
• Proficient in various cooking and baking techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a kitchen.

Skills and Attributes :

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management capabilities to guide and motivate a team. 
• Adaptability and Flexibility 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive approach to anticipate potential issues and implement preventive measures
• Effective Communication Skills: Convey information clearly and concisely.
• Focus on excellence and high-quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow precise specifications.
• Excellent organisational skills