Tsebo Solutions Group is a pan-African facilities management and workplace solutions provider. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company has over 50 years of experience designing, managing, and maintaining workplaces across 26 African countries. Tsebo’s offerings aim to enhance productivity, well-being, and safety for businesses in various sectors. Tsebo combines a wide range of services into a single point of contact for clients, simplifying management and coordination.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to create innovative dishes that delight our guests.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that all stocks are kept under optimum conditions.
• To ensure that all mise-en-place is always freshly prepared and on time.
• To ensure that all dishes are being prepared to the correct recipe and to the correct quantity.
• To ensure that all dishes reach the hot plate correctly garnished the correct portion and size, presented on the prescribed serving dish in the prescribed manner.
• To ensure that his section is being kept clean and tidy at all times.
• To ensure that junior cooks and trainees receive the right training and optimum guidance.
• To ensure that any anticipated shortages are communicated promptly to the sous chef or head chef.
• To ensure that no horseplay is allowed in his section and that all staff under his control are treated fairly and with courtesy.
• To deputise in the sous chef’s absence and take charge of the kitchen when directed to do so.
• To attend training courses and seminars as and when required.
• To strive to study management subjects in preparation for future advancement

Skills and Competencies

• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20kg.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and Associate Culinary Degree / or recognized in service training.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.