We’re Hiring: Sous Chef

Position: Sous Chef
Remuneration: TBC
Location: Skukuza, Kruger National Park
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Company: The Kruger Station

Job description
A new and exciting food emporium in Skukuza is looking for a passionate, talented sous chef. If you believe food is a form of theatre and enjoy working with fresh ingredients sourced locally combined with creative freedom excites you, while working in one of the world’s most iconic national parks – with lions, leopards and elephants as your neighbours, this might just be your dream job.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Professional Cookery Certificate / Culinary Diploma is essential
• Fluently in the English language
• Previous experience in the same or similar position
• Familiar with all duties and procedures in the Kitchen

• The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Very knowledgeable about all kitchen sections, as well as culinary function in all general fields
• Must be very organised and comfortable working in a high-pressure environment with consistent perfection
• Must be honest, dedicated and passionate individual committed to service
• The position will involve independently moving between all sections requires flexibility, creativity, and planning for both sections
• Training of section staff and proven recipe control
• Will be full hands on with the head chef for all sections in the preparation of a la carte and function items – mise en place work, cooking, monitoring the sections and trouble shooting problems before they arise for both sections
• Controlling of the daily mise en place list for the following day
• Must control independently the production of all sections and follow up daily
• Reliably carry out orders handed down from the head chef
• Ensures that stock and prepared food is respected, rotated and controlled within the sections
• Must communicate clearly, professionally and consistently
• Ensuring the hygienically cleaning of the sections and kitchen
• Familiar with all duties and procedures in the Kitchen

Other:

• Reliable, responsible and dependable to fulfil obligations
• Attention to detail
• Leadership skills are essential : willingness to lead, take charge and offer direction · Ability to multitask
• Show initiative by taking control of task
• Excellent communication skills
• Friendly and service orientated
• Aligned with company values · Coaching/Training/Mentoring
• Food Creativity and Design

Tasks (include but not limited to):

• Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Check the quantity and quality of received products
• Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards
• Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
• Instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food
• Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
• Collaborate 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 customers
• Maintain uniform standards
• Roster Employees
• Manage HR related issues within Kitchen
• Manage the hygiene of kitchen staff

To apply for the position, please forward a motivational letter, an updated CV with a picture of yourself to jobs@krugershalati.com. Please indicate if you are a Skukuza land claimant with the group name and group number.’

Closing date: 22 September 2023

**Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within 21 working days – please consider your application unsuccessful. Kruger Shalati reserves the right not to fill the position, to postpone or re-advertise the role. Preference will be given to Kruger Land claim beneficiaries.