Cook

October 14, 2024

Food Lovers Market

Mount Edgecombe

OTHER

Blackburn Estate, Kwa Zulu-Natal

Permanent -

8 hrs p/shift

Work schedule: 6 shifts per week

TBC p/shift

Start date: ASAP

Job description

This is a summary of what the job involves to help you decide if you are a good fit.

As a Cook, you will be able to create dishes according to the chef's instructions and set up stations for the menu. You'll be a big part of making customers happy and helping us reach our goals. If you're passionate about cooking, eager to learn, and want to be part of a friendly team, then we want you to apply for this position. Join us on this culinary journey and start your cooking adventure today.

What you'll do
This is a list of tasks that you will be responsible for doing on your days at work.

Set up and stock stations with all necessary supplies
Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables; butchering meat; or preparing sauces)
Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and customers
Clean up station and take care of leftover food
Stock inventory appropriately
Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
Report and follow the executive chef or sous chefs' instructions.
Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely manner
Assist in the setup and organisation of the kitchen workstations.
Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment, adhering to food safety standards.

Requirements
This is a list of things you will need in order to be considered for this role

Matric
Experience: Cook, Chef
English
Within 15km from job
Clear criminal record

Application Process
This is a list of things you will need to do when completing your application to this job.

Assessments required for application

Potential Work Performance Assessment Battery

Questions required for application

In which area do you currently live? (Please be specific in providing the suburb, district or city)
Are you comfortable working in a high-pressure kitchen environment?
What is the best way to ensure food freshness when storing ingredients?
When plating a dish, how should you ensure it looks appealing to the customer?
It’s a busy night, and the kitchen is running behind schedule. How do you manage the situation?