Senior Sous Chef

We operate in 6 prime locations across the Western Cape and we are currently in search of a skilled and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our Restaurant and Catering team at our facility in Onrus. 

The successful candidate will manage and work closely with the chefs on site and will ensure to contribute to the overall success of our food services.

If you enjoy working in a supportive environment, leading a passionate team, and creating memorable culinary experiences, then this is the ideal role for you!

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 

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Provide written references with your application.

Working Hours: You will work 16.25 shifts per month, from 07h00 to 19h00, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility required to accommodate the standby procedure of the company.