Job Description

Nestled within the serene Pezula Nature Retreat in Knysna, Village N Life epitomizes excellence in Tourism and Hospitality. Beyond traditional culinary management, we craft narratives that bring dining experiences to life. If you're seeking a nurturing environment that fosters career advancement and offers enticing rewards, your culinary sanctuary awaits.

Join Village N Life as a Sous Chef and embark on a transformative journey amidst Knysna's breathtaking landscapes. Here, we don't just prepare meals; we curate culinary experiences that reflect the essence of tranquility and natural beauty. As the guardian of our kitchen's creativity, you'll orchestrate a symphony of flavors and aesthetics. Your role extends beyond cooking - it's an opportunity to craft extraordinary dining experiences. Embrace the fusion of precision and creativity, where every dish tells a story of culinary excellence. We're excited to welcome you as a vital contributor to our thriving culinary haven. Step into a realm where your culinary dreams take flight, and your impact flourishes. Welcome to a place where culinary innovation meets opportunity.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Professional Cookery Certificate / Culinary Arts Diploma essential
• Previous experience in the same or similar position in a 4/5 star hotel environment
• Familiar with the duties and procedures in the kitchen
• Attention to detail
• Friendly and service orientated

Duties and responsibilities

• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers
• Liaise with group food custodian on all new ideas and suggestions
• Always be available to help with stock-taking measures and assist with the capturing of it
• Ensure that all HACCP standards are maintained
• Ensure that the kitchen equipment is clean and in working order at all times
• To ensure minimum wastage of raw and cooked materials
• Correct disciplinary procedures and actions to be enforced at all times
• To ensure that all staffing issues are dealt with in the correct manner
• Maintain the tidiness of all storerooms, fridges, and freezers
• Kitchen is in a hygienic, clean and orderly fashion at all times

Our company is focused on growth of our employees, through career development and staff incentives.

Due to the large volume of applications, only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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