Feedem
Feedem is a large contract catering company in South Africa which manages in excess of 300 sites and employs more than 4 000 people ranging from dieticians, chefs and human capital specialists to hygiene experts. We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries.
Feedem is hiring Executive Chef Vacancies in Western Cape.
Minimum Requirements
Skills and Competencies
- Relationship management & Interpersonal skills
- Organising and planning skills
- Technical expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Customer focus
- Menu Planning
- Portion Control
- Knowledge of Special Diets
Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 years of experience in varied kitchen positions
- Minimum Senior Certificate / Grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification (Associate Culinary Degree /Diploma or recognized in service training)
- Minimum of 3 years management experience essential
- Previous chef background food is a requirement
- Must be computer literate
- Must be strong in functions and administration
- Valid drivers license a must
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of meal preparation, clean-up, and general upkeep of the kitchen
- Attend and give updates at weekly staff meeting
- Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and receiving of all food storage areas; this includes proper rotation of all ingredients to prevent food waste, making sure that all health and safety regulations are achieved
- To ensure that all menus are calculated correctly to obtain maximum gross profit, and actively increasing the units profitability
- To ensure that all staff are constantly trained to effect good portion control and pleasing presentation of all dishes
- To ensure that all stocks are ordered to the correct quantities, quality and price, and to ensure expenses are within budgeted limits
- Control hygiene and supervision of kitchen cleaning
- Maintain chefs office ie filing, typing of memos, issues, placing orders, food costing
- Production planning