Sous Chef

Description:

Nestled within the serene Pezula Nature Retreat in Knysna, Village N Life epitomizes excellence in Tourism and Hospitality. Beyond traditional culinary management, we craft narratives that bring dining experiences to life. If you're seeking a nurturing environment that fosters career advancement and offers enticing rewards, your culinary sanctuary awaits.Join Village N Life as a Sous Chef and embark on a transformative journey amidst Knysna's breathtaking landscapes. Here, we don't just prepare meals; we curate culinary experiences that reflect the essence of tranquility and natural beauty. As the guardian of our kitchen's creativity, you'll orchestrate a symphony of flavors and aesthetics. Your role extends beyond cooking – it's an opportunity to craft extraordinary dining experiences. Embrace the fusion of precision and creativity, where every dish tells a story of culinary excellence. We're excited to welcome you as a vital contributor to our thriving culinary haven. Step into a realm where your culinary dreams take flight, and your impact flourishes. Welcome to a place where culinary innovation meets opportunity. To succeed in this role, you will need:Grade 12 or equivalentProfessional Cookery Certificate / Culinary Arts Diploma essentialPrevious experience in the same or similar position in a 4/5 star hotel environmentFamiliar with the duties and procedures in the kitchenAttention to detailFriendly and service orientatedDuties and responsibilitiesCheck the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are metSupervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparationInspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standardsDetermine how food should be presented and create decorative food displaysEstimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredientsCollaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customersLiaise with group food custodian on all new ideas and suggestionsAlways be available to help with stock-taking measures and assist with the capturing of itEnsure that all HACCP standards are maintainedEnsure that the kitchen equipment is clean and in working order at all timesTo ensure minimum wastage of raw and cooked materialsCorrect disciplinary procedures and actions to be enforced at all timesTo ensure that all staffing issues are dealt with in the correct mannerMaintain the tidiness of all storerooms, fridges, and freezersKitchen is in a hygienic, clean and orderly fashion at all timesOur company is focused on growth of our employees, through career development and staff incentives.Due to the large volume of applications, only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted.If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.