Our client, who is one of the most prestigious wineries in the world, are looking for a Commis Chef to join their team in Cape Town - Stellenbosch.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and lead the kitchen staff in the Head Chef's absence
• Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation and dish plating
• Oversees and organizes kitchen stock and ingredients
• Ensures a first-in, first-out food rotation system is followed
• Keeps cooking stations stocked
• Train and assess staff on the job
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizes waste, plus works with existing systems to improve waste reduction and address budgetary concerns
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Works with the Head Chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability and training opportunities
• Assists the Head Chef with menu creation
• Monitor and maintain health and safety
• Maintain staff and leave rosters
• Ensure that all CDPs are familiar with the weekly and daily reservations, events and menu requirements
• Ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, presentation and correct temperature