CHEF (P001851)
Listing reference: nwu_001401
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 9 February 2023
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Chef
Location: Potchefstroom
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: POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS
DIVISION: RESIDENCE AND CATERING SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY SERVICES
POSITION NUMBER: P001851
VACANCY: CHEF
PEROMNES GRADE: P13
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Person is responsible to assist the Head Chef in the daily catering operations at the NWU Sprots Village kitchen in regard to the preparation of food, stock taking, menu planning and adhering to OHS regulations.
Job description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Catering
- Planning and preparation of food according to set menu’s
- Setting up and supervising serving areas
2. Quality Control
- Neatness of kitchen
- Portion control
- Assist with stock taking
- Ensure all equipment is neat and in working order
3. General Operation
- Management of kitchen on shifts and on weekends
4. Liasson
- Good communication with colleagues, suppliers, and guests
5. Administration
- Keep record of daily stock taking
- Ordering of stock when needed
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF 4) is essential
- A Diploma (NQF 6) is essential
- 3 years experience in preparation of food in the Hospitality Industry is essential
FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
- Willingness to work shift and over weekends
- A valid driver’s licence
- Flexibility, creativity and organized
- Fast-paced decision-making skills
- Motivational management style
- Basic accounting skills
- Experience in stock taking, issuing and control
- Basic computer skills – excel, e-mail
- Experience in catering for functions and conferences
- Food regulations and safety
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- A positive client – service orientation
- Good interpersonal relations
- Self – motivation and sound judgement
- The ability to do physical work
- Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function in the various multilingual environments of the NWU
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 Marco Chetty - 44686617@nwu.ac.za
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Dorah Ntlwana 018 299 4799
CLOSING DATE: 09 February 2023
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 April 2023
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.