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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
Job Title : Chef
Peromnes Grade: P10 (446 935 , 87) CTC
Position Status: Permanent
Location: Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager Facilities Management

Overall Job Purpose: To provide an efficient and cost effective food service to the Canteen and during events within the CGS.
 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Plan and prepare menus for the canteen and other events as required.
  • Ensure that all menus are constantly updated, paying special attention to seasonal availability
  • Ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to ensure maximum returns and ensure viability of the canteen services.
  • Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.
  • Schedule and coordinate the work of assistant food service staff to assure that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within approved margins.
  • Requisition of stock/products and other necessary food supplies in line with the CGS policies and procedures
  • To ensure that all stocks are being kept securely and under the correct conditions applicable to each type of commodity stored
  • Cook or directly supervise the cooking of planned and agreed menu.
  • Prepare necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; project annual food, and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help ensure that financial goals are met.
  • To ensure that all documents are sent to the appropriate accounts department immediately for processing.
  • Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft
  • Conduct regular stock checks/stock takes
  • Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout the canteen areas at all times.
  • Ensure that correct protective personal equipment is in place and used at all times
  • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and regulations relating to the canteen operations.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts)
  • 2 - 3 years relevant experience as a chef/ in food preparation and cooking
 
SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Excellent customer care 
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
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The CGS is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the CGS Employment Plan, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply. If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za Please quote the position title as reference when submitting your applications.
 
Correspondence will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.
The CGS reserves the right to not make appointment
All appointments are subject to vetting processes.

Closing Date:  06 August, 2020