Catering Manager - Catering Services M001121
Listing reference: nwu_002225
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 24 November 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
DIVISION: FINANCE AND FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
POSITION NUMBER: M001121
VACANCY: CATERING MANAGER – CATERING SERVICES
PEROMNES GRADE: P10
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To assist the Head of Department, manage the operations of the Catering Services Department in the Mahikeng Campus Student Centre Cafeteria and Coffee Shop.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Catering and production
Responsible to the Cafeteria Manager for the completion of all activities related to catering, production of food items on the menus which entail the following:
- The physical production of food on demand of the customers on an ongoing basis according to busier and quieter times, the quantities must be produced in such a way that they are sufficient, of high standard and available at short notice follow .
- Food needs to be cooked all the time and unpacked for sales to customers.
- Responsible for the production and preparation of all food and refreshment types.
- Application of the G&V laws regarding food preparation as well as the daily industry.
Quality control and control
- Responsible for the execution of quality control, appearance of staff, quality of food, general appearance of service and seating areas, refrigeration facilities and kitchen areas and that everything is in an orderly condition, thereby providing an efficient service.
- The maintenance of kitchen and building equipment in collaboration with the Cafeteria Manager.
- By applying the necessary key controls in the industry to ensure that no inventory loss occurs.
- By ensuring that only sufficient supplies are issued, received and ordered for the production line, thereby limiting losses.
- By accounting to the Cafeteria Manager for the daily sales and use of supplies at hand by assisting in the provision of usable information according to physical control systems.
- Taking control of the customer service levels.
- The physical control and control of supplies and equipment, through the compliance control and control system.
Administration
Performing ongoing administrative tasks that involve:
- Adhering to product standard menus and ensuring compliance on the production line.
- The administrative control system on supplies and equipment.
- Report to Cafeteria Manager regarding breakages and write-offs.
- Check purchases and orders.
- Hold monthly meetings with staff.
- Help with inventory surveys.
- Perform relay services in absence of Cafeteria Manager.
- Ensure that the completion of the above processes will contribute to the smooth functioning of operations.
- Admin tasks regarding forms such as time off, leave, illness as well as the performance management system.
Personnel management
- Responsible for the personnel management function.
- In-service training and development of subordinate personnel.
- Increase overall productivity.
- Maintaining discipline and preventing conflict.
- Recommendations regarding more effective applications, thereby ensuring that manpower is utilised optimally.
- Holding monthly meetings with staff.
- Application of subordinates' task descriptions to the floor, as well as the continuous evaluations v/d person according to the performance management system of the University.
Liaison
- Internal: With departments, students, colleagues, own head and subordinates - advisory, consultative and instructive.
- External: With outside institutions, suppliers, private persons regarding functions, dinner parties, etc.
Personal Development
- The development of the own person by attending appropriate courses, keeping abreast of new ideas, recruitment methods, equipment, etc.
- Keep abreast of extensions and developments at the University.
Minimum requirements
- A bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) in Food and Beverage or related.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in managing a medium to large size kitchen.
KEY FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good communication skills.
- Problem solving.
- Computer Literacy.
- Good report writing.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
REMUNERATION
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr. Freedom Gwele, Tel No: 018 389-2923
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Hawa Joosub, Tel No: 018 389-9015
CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
