Temp: Chef - Nederburg Wines Paarl at Distell

Purpose of the Job:

Produce high-quality dishes that meet the company standards, as well as clients’ expectations

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Produce menus in accordance with the restaurant’s policy and vision
• Assist with the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen so that everything works like a “well-oiled machine”
• Produce high-quality dishes that meet the company standards, as well as clients’ expectations
• Train kitchen staff in order to provide the best results in minimum time and using maximum available resources in compliance with the company standards
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen at all times
• Back-of-house staff time and schedule management
• Temp staff control and spend within the budget
• In control of all cost controls, stock takes, month ends and profitability
• Responsible for stock control & management, wastage control
• Liaise with suppliers and ordering of negotiated prices
• Responsible for the Cleanliness control & set up of cleaning rosters & cyclesthe 
• HSE requirements for back of house
• Ensuring a high standard of food hygiene and following the rules of health and safety 

The successful candidate must have the following attributes/ experience/skills:

• Grade 12/Matric, relevant qualification will be advantageous
• 3+ years of experience as a Chef
• Good communication skills, professional, punctual, and great stamina
• Understanding various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Excellent teamwork and staff management
• Thorough and highly organized and a Problem solver 
• Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions
• Team player as well as individual focus & self-discipline when needed
• Great leader, mentor and guide to the team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact at all levels.
• Time management and ability to prioritise
• Required to work weekends and industry related hours and festive days
• Able to work under pressure
• Own reliable transport

Applications process:
If you are interested and meet all requirements, kindly log onto Distell’s Careers Page: https://www.distell.co.za/careers/ in order to register and apply online. 

Reference Number: 19555                                 

  Closing date: 28 December 2022