Job Title: Commis Chef Location: Eastern CapeMinimum Criteria Required:
Completed cookery traineeship or equivalent
A formal qualification in Food Safety, for example HACCP or equivalent
1 Year of experience in producing basic food preparations and mise-en-place
Key Performance Areas of this position include:
Follow the established policies, processes and standards to ensure high quality mise-en-place is prepared for chefs.
Produce basic menu items to the standard established by the Head Chef.
Follow standard food preparations as instructed.
Ensure to adhere to all relevant food safety, security and health and safety policies, processes and procedures ensuring compliance with local legislation.
Where applicable, to hold a current food handler health or HACCP certificate.
Monitor to ensure all foods are always stored in the correct places in food safe environments and at the right temperature.
Competent knife skills to accurately produce a range of different vegetable cuts.
Knowledge of basic herbs, spices and ingredients and their use.
Competent in producing basic food preparations and mise-en-place.
Able to follow formal policies, processes and standards.
Ability to follow health, safety, security and other legal requirements.
Competencies Required:
Be able to speak and understand English
Knowledge of GAAP POS and MS Excel
Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control
Sober habits
Ability to work well in a team and under high levels of pressure
Good knowledge of F&B Service
SkillsHospitality Food Safety Management Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) Food Plating Menu Planning MS Excel CostingIndustriesHospitality Food and Beverage