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    • We are looking to recruit an experienced Chef de Partie (CDP) for our Breakfast Buffet who will assist in upholding the highest hospitality standards within the…
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    • Strong multitasking and organisational skills.
    • Supervise and motivate chefs and other galley personnel.
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    • Supervise and support junior chefs and kitchen porters in their daily tasks.
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    • Training and developing chefs at every level.
    • You'll be responsible for leading a team of approximately 12 kitchen staff, maintaining high culinary standards,…
    • 5-6 years’ experience and track record in a similarly graded hotel / restaurant kitchen environment of which at least 2 years’ experience must have been as a…
    • Assist and liaise with chef on duty as required.
    • A Chef De Partie works as part of the kitchen team, engaged in cooking, baking, pastry cooking or butchering…
    • Previous experience relevant to the position applied for.
    • Passion for food, creativity, and attention to detail.
    • Competitive salary based on experience.
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    • Oversee the entire cooking process from preparation to plating, maintaining high standards of…
    • Relevant Culinary qualification or professional chef training.
    • Minimum 2 to 3 years relevant experience as a Chef de Partie or experienced Demi Chef de Partie…
    • * Good knowledge of food preparation & cooking.
    • * Strong hygiene and food-safety standards.

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Cape Town, Western Cape

Full job description

Job Purpose


Responsible for the food preparation and presentation of exceptional culinary products for the restaurant / banqueting / hotel operations according to Sun International’s ** operational excellence standards, procedural compliance and customer experience expectations

Key Performance Areas

Food Preparation

  • Keep up to date with regards to food products, trends and cooking methodologies required to deliver menus
  • Prepare mise-en-place, conduct checks and preparations for service in line with SOP
  • Support Chef de Partie in the daily operation and preparation of food / menu items according to recipe guidelines and preparation techniques – including preparation of vegetables, sauces, salads, cold starters; and hot dishes
  • Control food stock and food cost in own section by minimising waste and off-cuts
  • Check food stocks - reporting on shortages, throwing out food that is close to expiry and keep the fridge areas in good order
  • Resolve or report on any anomalies / spoilages to the required standards to management chefs

Culinary Governance Standards

  • Arrive at work ready for service dressed in relevant PPE with culinary tools / knives
  • Identify issues with regards to own work station appearance and functioning of equipment and systems
  • Check cleanliness of own section or station
  • Be aware of and comply with health, safety, hygiene and environmental regulations in the outlets
  • Use and store operating equipment in line with specifications and safety regulations
  • Participate in stock takes

Customer Engagement

  • Connect with all guests by providing them with a warm welcome, greeting them with a friendly smile, acknowledging them, and ensuring respect at all times
  • Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and relevant solutions
  • Identifies customers and understand their preferences
  • Take guest orders accurately at the buffet
  • Explain menu items
  • Prepare food items for the guest and present in line with standards
  • Educate customers on business unit facilities, products and current promotions
  • Handle any customer complaints, requests and / or suggestions to resolution, escalating if necessary

Education

  • Grade 12
  • 1-Year Culinary Certification or equivalent national qualification in culinary skills at Certificate level
  • Membership with South African Chef’s Association and other relevant culinary accreditation

Experience

  • 6 months experience in culinary operation

Skills and Knowledge

  • OE usage and storage
  • Culinary Product Knowledge
  • Cooking Methodology
  • Legislation – food safety standards & regulations
  • Environmental and sustainability standards
  • Knife skills
  • Waste management
  • Stock control
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Team Co-operation
  • Dealing with customers
  • Preparation of food
  • Judgement through the senses viz aroma, taste, colour, texture
  • Using culinary and kitchen equipment
  • Following instructions
  • Checking – availability of materials; working to specification
  • Performing physical tasks – cleaning; tidying; cooking
  • Continuous learning

Equity

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, SISA internal recruitment policy as well as units employment equity plans.

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