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 menusSupervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staffProvide guidance, training, and mentorship to cooksEnsure the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently metConduct regular tastings and inspections to maintain quality controlConduct training sessions for kitchen staff on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and sanitation standardsStay updated on and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and sanitation standardsWork with management to address any compliance issues promptly Requirements include:Kitchen LeadershipAssist in the creation of menusSupervise and coordinate the activities of kitchen staffProvide guidance, training, and mentorship to cooksEnsure the highest standards of food quality, taste, and presentation are consistently metConduct regular tastings and inspections to maintain quality controlConduct training sessions for kitchen staff on cooking techniques, safety procedures, and sanitation standardsStay updated on and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food handling guidelines, and sanitation standardsWork with management to address any compliance issues promptlyRecipe Standardisation and DocumentationEstablish and maintain standardised recipes for all menu itemsRegularly review and update recipes to improve efficiency and qualityCollaborate with the procurement team to ensure best quality of ingredients, most cost-effective ingredients and efficient use of ingredientsProvide input on budgeting and cost-control measuresFood PreparationOversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and presentation of foodEnsure that high-quality culinary standards are maintainedPrepare meals according to recipes, methods and yieldsAssisting with new Recipes and Product DevelopmentInventory ManagementManage inventory levels and keep track of stock rotation to minimize stock wastageDaily and Weekly ordersOrder Receiving and Quality ControlWeekly Stock TakeQuality ControlMaintain and enforce hygiene, safety and sanitation standards in the kitchenMonitor food quality and consistency to meet established standards. Tasting all dishes, including meat textureChecking overall presentationOversee the maintenance and proper functioning of kitchen equipmentSchedule routine inspections and report on any repairs or replacements requiredGeneralAssisting with any other reasonable kitchen related tasks, including cleaning and maintaining the kitchen under general good manufacturing practices.Report directly to the company Executive ChefWorking HoursMonday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00Friday: 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