Job Description

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Boasting some of the best restaurants and bars in Cape Town, a visit to Mount Nelson is foodie heaven. This is an opportunity for a passionate and committed hospitality professional who has a real drive to deliver outstanding food in a unique and luxurious environment to join our team. We are looking for a Commis Chef to join our kitchen team.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare food and provide prompt, courteous and accurate service to all the customers (both internal
• and external) as per the set standards.
• Ensure that the quality & quantity standards of preparations and presentations are adhered to in the section.
• Perform basic cleaning duties and ensuring that workstations are properly sanitized.
• Preparing meal ingredients, which includes seasoning of different meats as well as washing, peeling, and chopping vegetables and fruits.
• Preparing basic salads and sauces.
• Plating and presenting meal items as per the seniors' instructions.
• Ensures hygiene and cleanliness of his/her area at all times.
• Judging quality of raw material & providing quality finished products.
• To follow safety rules and procedures at work.
• Assist with deliveries and restocking.
• Assist with stock rotation.
• To carry out any additional tasks as assigned.
• Should maintain awareness of food cost, ensure minimum spoilage and wastage at all times.

• Graduate from a Hotel Management Institute or Food Production Course from a reputed institute - advantageous.
• 1 years relevant working experience.
• Good knowledge of hygiene & safety standards.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Team & Goal Orientated.
• Good understanding of health & safety and food hygiene

• Competitive basic salary
• Medical aid & pension fund benefit
• Internal Belmond discounts
• Loyalty and recognition rewards programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On going Learning and Development opportunities
• Regular community, social and staff welfare events

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