Job Description

Description

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The Kitchen Supervisor will ensure effective management of all the kitchen functions including the cooking, stock taking and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

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Staff Management:

Attend staff meetings. Submit monthly reports to the Program Lead: Catering/Nutrition and Food. Submit weekly highlights and challenges to the Program Lead: Catering/Nutrition and Food. Conduct 90 days review discussions. Conduct bi-annual performance appraisal discussions. Conduct monthly check-ins with subordinates. Supervision of cooks.

Lead Meal Preparation and Delivery:

Consult with the Program Lead: Catering/Nutrition and Food on weekly meal requirements as per the requests. Order and receive delivery of cooking supplies. Purchase all centre groceries as and when needed. Update a kitchen inventory list on a weekly basis. Conduct stocktaking of all cooking ingredients. Assist in cooking meals according to an estimated number of people to receive the meals. Maintain good working environment according to the health and safety guidance and kitchen compliance standards. Oversee the washing, cutting, and preparation of cooking ingredients . Oversee monthly deep cleaning to keep the cooking area spotless. Maintain clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils. Assist and observe in weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. Assist and observe in operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. Adhere to the communicated time of serving meals. Oversee the preparation of tea stations for all booked venues.

Requirements

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Qualifications and Experience:

Matric (Grade 12). Minimum 1 - 2 years relevant experience.

Required Skills:

Communication skills. Microsoft Office suite. Administration skills. Customer service. People skills. Be neat and Tidy. Attention to detail. Organizing skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

Passion for community work and love for children. Time Management. Team Leader. English Speaking. Product tracking. Reliant. Professional Conduct. Ability to function in challenging multi-faceted NGO environment.


Afrika Tikkun is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.