Job Description

Job Summary This role entails preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining exceptional culinary standards. Creativity, multitasking, and strong communication skills are essential, along with a passion for cooking and the hospitality industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated chef to showcase their skills in a unique and dynamic environment.
Core criteria:

• A recognized qualification in Culinary Arts/Cooking is required.
• At least 3 years' experience in producing up-market cuisine
• Demonstrated previous experience in this position at a 5-star Lodge/Hotel
• Hold a current food handler health card or HACCP/Food Safety certificate
• Knowledge of GAAP POS and Ms Excel
• Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control
• Sober habits
• Driver's license preferred
• Good knowledge of F&B Service
• Strong knowledge of various dietary requirements is essential.

• Excellent communication and time management skills are required.
• Ability to multitask and perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• A genuine passion for the culinary industry and a dedication to excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable and able to produce a variety of authentic and innovative cuisines
• Support the kitchen management team to ensure that the kitchen is ready for service before the beginning of each shift
• Stay up to date with changes in policies, ways of working and standards in the industry
• Responsible for ensuring all equipment, tools, and machinery are properly handled and cared for
• Follow all standard operating procedures for service to guests, ensuring exceptional food quality is provided to guests at all times
• Support the kitchen management team to ensure that all kitchen records are appropriately maintained
• Ensure adherence to all relevant food safety, security and health and safety policies, processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with local legislation
• Support the other kitchen sections to ensure that the work is completed in a manner that allows guests to receive the highest level of personalised service at all times.

This is a live-in position.
Salary: R12kpm
Wild Dreams Hospitality
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