Website Air Chefs
Air Chefs is a major South African in-flight catering company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA).
About Air Chefs
Air Chefs is a major South African in-flight catering company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA). Established in 1986, it is the largest company of its kind in South Africa, providing meals for a wide range of international and domestic airlines.
Application Details
| Reference Number | SAA260116-3 |
| Job Title | Commis Chef |
| Division | Airchefs |
| Business Unit | Operations |
| Job Type | Fixed Term Contract |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Town / City | Boksburg |
Job Purpose
- To cook, prepare and plate meals according to customer specifications and hygiene standards.
- The role is also responsible for maintaining continuous cleanliness and confirming that all equipment is in good working order at all times.
Principal Accountabilities
- Prepares ingredients and basic dishes according to recipes, menus and portion control standards
- Prepares dishes on time and maintains consistent food presentation standards
- Assist in mise en place and daily production requirements
- Checks and confirms the availability of stock according to menu requirements
- Minimises wastage according to effective portioning, stock rotation and approved procedures
- Monitors storage temperatures and reports any deviations to the CPD immediately
- Conducts daily, weekly and monthly stock takes
- Maintains a clean and sanitized workstation in compliance with HACCP and food safety requirements
- Adheres to all security, SHEQ, HACCP and operational policies and procedures
- Uses PPE and equipment safely according to training received and approved procedures
Qualifications & Experience
- National Certificate (NQF level 5) in Hospitality / Professional Cookery / Kitchen Management
- 3 – 5 years’ experience as a Commis Chef / Cook
- Experience in airline catering will be advantageous
- Basic Food Safety and Hygiene Certification
- Valid driver’s licence will be advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
- Food safety, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) and catering industry standards and systems
- Occupational health and safety / SHEQ
- Stock management
- Recipe management and kitchen systems
- Culinary creativity and menu innovation expertise
- Basic financial management
- Team supervision and leadership
- Interpersonal and communication
- Time Management
- Planning skills
- Problem solving
- Basic MS Office / computer literacy
- Basic office administration
To apply for this job please visit airchefs.erecruit.co.
