My client, a family-owned business based in Somerset West, specializes in the manufacture of Ready to Eat Meals and Food Products, is seeking to employ a Cook. The successful candidate shares the company's passion for food and dedication to excellence. If you're ready to bring your culinary talents to the table and be part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and culinary innovation, we can't wait to hear from you! Assist in the creation of menus Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to cooks Ensure the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently met Conduct regular tastings and inspections to maintain quality control Conduct training sessions for kitchen staff on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and sanitation standards Stay updated on and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and sanitation standards Work with management to address any compliance issues promptly Requirements include: Kitchen Leadership Assist in the creation of menus Supervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staff Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to cooks Ensure the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently met Conduct regular tastings and inspections to maintain quality control Conduct training sessions for kitchen staff on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and sanitation standards Stay updated on and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and sanitation standards Work with management to address any compliance issues promptly Recipe Standardisation and Documentation Establish and maintain standardised recipes for all menu items Regularly review and update recipes to improve efficiency and quality Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure best quality of ingredients, most cost-effective ingredients and efficient use of ingredients Provide input on budgeting and cost-control measures Food Preparation Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and presentation of food Ensure that high-quality culinary standards are maintained Prepare meals according to recipes, methods and yields Assisting with new Recipes and Product Development Inventory Management Manage inventory levels and keep track of stock rotation to minimize stock wastage Daily and Weekly orders Order Receiving and Quality Control Weekly Stock Take Quality Control Maintain and enforce hygiene, safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen Monitor food quality and consistency to meet established standards. Tasting all dishes, including meat texture Checking overall presentation Oversee the maintenance and proper functioning of kitchen equipment Schedule routine inspections and report on any repairs or replacements required General Assisting with any other reasonable kitchen related tasks, including cleaning and maintaining the kitchen under general good manufacturing practices. Report directly to the company Executive Chef Working Hours Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 Friday: 08:00 – 15:00 Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was establishedin 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basinand over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to beinvaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluationand placement of candidates. Our Value proposition: The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitmentto attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that,through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match isdetermined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the clientremains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensurethat the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of amere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the lastyears and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. Wehave made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to seniormanagement level. #J-18808-Ljbffr