Assistant Chef - Catering Services M001124
Listing reference: nwu_002226
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: M001124
VACANCY: ASSISTANT CHEF – CATERING SERVICES
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To manage the kitchen operations of the Catering Services in the Mahikeng Campus Student Centre Cafeteria and Coffee Shop and provide assistance to the Head Chef.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality control and quality catering
Responsible for performing quality control and control that involves:
- Supervising the issuance of supplies and preparing them for serving.
- Supervision of the provision of food to customers.
- Supervise portion control and quality of food.
- Quality control over hygienic conditions and appearance of personnel.
- Supervision of the general conditions and operation of appliances and refrigerators, meal checks of students, guests, and all staff as well as meal reservations, ensuring that the food is always presented tastefully and under hygienic conditions.
- Ensure that the cafeteria spaces are clean.
Administration
- Responsible for handling all daily orders in terms of daily and weekly needs in conjunction with the Head Chef and the Administrative Assistant.
- Plan and order by model supplies (after consulting with Head Chef).
- Make necessary menu changes as mandated by the Head Chef.
- Control of supplies received and issued to various points of sale.
- Conducting monthly inventory counts.
- Responsible for putting out the day storage supplies, ensuring that the administrative tasks will contribute to the promotion of the operations.
- Handle daily write-off of spoiled food.
- Assisting with relief services/chef.
Liaison
- Internal: Liaise with students, Head Chef, other departments, colleagues, and subordinate staff - advisory, consultative and instructive.
- External: Liaise with the public.
- Maintaining integrity, accountability, and dedication.
Personnel control
- Arrange or provide for In-service training and development of personnel.
- Motivation and increase of productivity, leave as well as shift arrangements in collaboration with Head Chef.
- Maintaining discipline and handling conflict.
- To make optimal use of available manpower.
Personal Development
- Personal Development by attending appropriate courses, keeping abreast of new ideas and developments in this field as well as keeping abreast with expansion and development of the university.
Minimum requirements
- A Grade 12 (NQF level 4).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ supervisory experience in food preparation and cooking, as well as working in a medium to large size kitchen.
ADDED ADVANTAGE:
- An Advanced Certificate/Diploma (NQF level 5/6) in Hospitality with specialisation in Food Preparation and Cooking.
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.
