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| Faircape Life Senior Sous Chef |
| Location: | Cape Town, Western Cape |
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| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Job Posted: | September 27, 2024 |
| Sector: | Faircape |
| Company Name: | Faircape Life |
| Experience Requirement: | Mid-Senior Level |
| Main Sector of Business: | Hospitality |
| Area of Work Function: | Other |
| Closing Date: | Not Specified |
Job Specifications:
- The Faircape Group is made up of several companies involved in various fields, including healthcare, retirement homes, restaurants, catering, and related services.
- We have six prime locations in the Western Cape and are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our Restaurant and Catering team at our facility in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.
- The successful candidate will work closely with the chefs on-site and help ensure the overall success of our food services.
- If you like working in a friendly environment, leading a dedicated team, and making great food experiences, this is the right job for you.
The following duties include, but are not limited to:
- Manage and watch over the cooking process from beginning to end, including getting ready and serving the food.
- Make tasty meals and baked goods for the Coffee Shop.
- Oversee and prepare daily meals for healthcare, including different 3-course menus that change every four weeks.
- Prepare meals following specific recipes and guidelines.
- Make sure to follow the ingredient and presentation guidelines closely to ensure each meal is high quality and consistent.
- Check and measure the right food temperatures when cooking and serving meals.
- Work with the team to manage stock differences, keep inventory accurate, and reduce mistakes.
- Keep the kitchen clean and organized, and follow health and safety guidelines.
- Make sure daily food safety documents and paperwork are current.
- Encourage a friendly and cooperative work atmosphere among kitchen staff.
- Supervise and help chefs, making sure they get weekly training and follow food safety rules and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
Qualifications:
- Chef's diploma or qualification from a recognized school.
Qualifications and Background/Experience:
- Experience working as a Senior Chef.
- Knowledge of managing food quality and maintaining standards.
- Keeping in good shape and having stamina.
- Skilled in different cooking and baking methods.
- Knowledge of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
Skills and Qualities:
- Leadership Skills: Good at leading and managing a team to motivate and guide them.
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to adjust to changes and handle different situations easily.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Take the initiative to foresee problems and put preventive steps in place.
- Effective Communication Skills: Share information clearly and simply.
- Always aim for excellence and ensure high quality in everything you do.
- Pay close attention to details and follow exact instructions.
- Strong ability to keep things organized and manage tasks effectively.
Specific Requirements:
- Clear and positive health record with no issues.
- No criminal record.
- No credit issues.
- Include written references with your application.
Working Hours:
You will work 16.25 shifts each month, from 07:00 to 19:00, Monday to Sunday. Flexibility is needed to support the company's standby procedures.
Salary:
Starting from R 28,000 Cost to Company per month. Salary will depend on your experience, qualifications, skills, and attributes.
About Us:
Learn more about the Faircape Group on our website: faircape.co.za.
Join Faircape in creating a positive and caring environment for our valued residents!
Note: If you do not hear back within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.