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COEGA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (CDC)
 
Commis Chef x 2 (6 months contract)
Contract Position in the Administrative / Office Industry. 
Salary: Market Related
Closing : 28 Jul 2020
 
Duties: ACCOUNTABILITY
The Commis Chef is accountable to the Executive Chef - Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel; a division of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The Commis Chef is responsible for preparing good quality meals to the guests of the Hotel.
 
MANDATE
The Commis Chef is mandated by the Board of Directors of Coega Development Corporation to take responsibility for the preparation of good quality meals as per the prescribed menu under the direction of the Executive Chef and ultimately the General Manager • Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position's primary responsibility is to assist in preparing meals as per the prescribed menu.
 
In pursuance of this primary objective, the Commis Chef is required to: -
Prepare and cook ingredients necessary and assist in all sections of the kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef and Chef de Partie
Maintain high levels of service accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
Assist and monitor stock, including stock rotation 
Ensure minimum kitchen wastage 
Adhere to FIFO Policy
Ensure cleanliness of kitchen at all times and avoid cross contamination
Do the necessary mise-en-place
Learn skills and recipes from other members of the department and applying them 
Comply with all company policies, procedures and statutory regulations and food hygiene policies. 
Ensure that food storage areas are maintained in accordance with the company’s Food Hygiene, Healthy and Safety and Environmental policies and procedures 
Any other reasonable duties required by the Executive Chef or General Manager to enhance the Guests experience
 
COMPETENCIES
Self-motivated and proactive 
Strong organizational skills 
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn 
Great attention to detail 
Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced Culinary environment 
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Great communication skills 
Willingness to follow instruction 
 
REQUIREMENTS
Matric Certificate or equivalent;
Relevant training and culinary qualifications or a proven track record in a commercial kitchen with at least 2 years• experience;
Experience in the opening a Hotel or Restaurant would be advantageous
Previous experience in 4 or 5* Hotel advantageous
Be able to work shifts including night work and working on weekends and public holidays
Basic Computer literacy advantageous 
 
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Performance is monitored regularly by reference to Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard.
 
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful. 
 
All applications must be forwarded to recruitment@coega.co.za