ASSISTANT CATERING OFFICER P001823 and P001744
Listing reference: nwu_001701
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 15 May 2023
Position summary
Industry: Hospitality & Catering
Job category: Hospitality and Catering
Location: International
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
RESIDENCE AND CATERING SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: P001823
VACANCY: ASSISTANT CATERING OFFICER
PEROMNES GRADE: P14
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
Job description
1. Catering
· Planning of daily catering tasks in cooperation with Chef
· Physical preparation of food according to menus
· Communication of daily planning to subordinates
· Responsible for timeous preparation and setting up of serving area
· Supervise at serving area during mealtimes
· See to it that subordinate staff clean and keep kitchen read, equipment, stores and fridges tidy
2. Quality Control
· Responsible for neatness, hygiene, and quality service at service area
· Application of portion control and the servicing of food at serving area
· Responsible for ensuring that food is tastefully garnished before it is served
· Ensure that all public areas appear neat and acceptable
· Assistant with monthly stock take
· Continuously ensure that equipment is in good working order
3. General Operation
· Responsible for the day-to-day operations of kitchen assisting the Head Chef and Chef
· Delegate only selected tasks to subordinates and assume responsibility of position
· Providing relieve duty where necessary
4. Liaison
· Internal with colleagues
· External with clients
· Always present a positive image
5. Administration
· Ensuring that all OHS regulations is adhered to that kitchen meets all OHS standards
· Add knowledge to setting of new menus.
6. Personal Development
· Staying informed of the latest technology and methods in the catering industrial
· Attending relevant courses
Minimum requirements
· Grade 12
· A tertiary qualification in catering/ chef’s occupation (Hospitality sector catering) is desirable
EXPERIENCE:
· 3 years’ extensive experience in the preparation of food in the Hospitality sector
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
· Must be able to work shifts and on weekends
· Flexibility, creativity and organised
· Experience in stock taking
· Experience in the preparation of a la cart as well as buffet meals
· Experience in food regulations and OHS regulations
· Valid Driver’s License
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· Good interpersonal relations
· Self-motivation and sound judgement
· The ability to apply effective time management
· The ability to do physical work
· Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
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: Me. Elize Schempers Tel: 018 299 2117
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dolly Lebepe Tel:018 299 4936
CLOSING DATE: 15 May 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: TBC
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.
