PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: :
Assist in various food preparation and cooking tasks under the supervision of the Chef de Partie to meet the expected food quality standard and deliver consistent culinary experience.
Key Performance Areas:
- Assist chefs with the food preparation process, including ingredients such as chopping vegetables, trimming meat, and measuring ingredients accurately according to recipes.
- Ensure that all mise-en-place is completed prior to food service periods.
- Always adhere to the proper cooking methods.
- Maintain and clean all equipment after use and ensure proper storage.
- Keep stores, refrigerators, and freezers in the department clean and tidy.
- Ensure labelling of dates is done on products according to requirements.
- Ensure daily kitchen opening & closing procedures are adhered to.
- Articulate and maintain developed standards, product knowledge, and grooming.
- Manage and maintain food presentation according to the standard menu guide.
- Effectively support and control cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchens and stewarding area always, and support daily checks done by supervisors.
- Adhere to HACCP regulations concerning health, safety, or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and HACCP policies.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of grade 12 with a culinary certificate or diploma
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a Commis Chef position
- Knowledge of Food Safety systems (HACCP)
The company ONLY accept application via their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below:
Apply online via: O&L Career Portal
Closing Date: 27 January 2025
Swakopmund, Windhoek, Namibia
