Cook

Job Description:

Maintains maximum standards of sanitation and safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
• Notifies supervisor of food and supplies needed. Checks in food and supplies as necessary. Maintains food production records.
• Prepares and cooks food for special diets from recipes formulated by qualified personnel.
• Prepares and cooks meats, fish, vegetables, gravies, cereals, soups, fruits, bakery products and other forms of food.
• Assists in on-the-job training and assist in directing the work of food service workers, students and other employees within area of assignment.

Job Requirements:

• Proven cooking experience
• Good organizational skills
• Matric
• 2 year experience in a similar role and who previously worked in a Retirement Village
• Strong client and customer service skills
• Culinary qualification would be advantageous