Sous Chef – Maun

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Position : Sous Chef – Maun
We are looking for a Sous Chef.

Responsibilities :

To be responsible for the preparation of high quality meals in accordance with Company standards, menu specifications and production schedules.

To oversee food service assistants and cooks in the preparation of meals, while meeting safety, hygiene and quality standards.

To work closely with the Head/Executive Chef and provide support to the kitchen staff.

Required profile for job ad : Sous Chef – Maun
Meal Management

Participate in the planning and development of recipes and menus including estimation of food and labourcosts and food supply requirements.

Determine food presentation.

Check the quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met.

Instruct, coordinate and supervise cooks in the cooking, garnishing and presentation of food.

Monitor the quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.

Prepare, season and cook speciality foods and complex dishes.

Ensure that all special diet meals are prepared in accordance with nutritional requirements.

Food Production

Execute and supervise food production activities, eg. proper cleaning, cutting, marinating, seasoning, cooking of food items etc.

Coordinate and control food service assistants in food storage.

Oversee day-to-day production and operations in the kitchen which includes the planning and directing of all food preparation.

Monitor material consumption and order required food and equipment on a daily basis to satisfy the daily production plan.

Ensure that food served at the site meets the highest possible standards for quality and taste.

Oversee and supervise the preparation and cooking of a wide variety of foods, while adhering to a fast-paced production schedule.

Ensure that recipes are strictly adhered to and that foods served are of the highest quality.

Hygiene and Food Safety Compliance

Monitor the quality of all raw and cooked food products to ensure food safety compliance.

Examine the quality of products received.

Use compliant food preparation methods.

Ensure food preparation equipment is safely stored away when not in use.

Within the area of responsibility, ensure the kitchen and its operations comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.

Ensure that hygiene standards are maintained in accordance with SOP’s.

Supplies, Equipment, and Work Areas Inspection

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to standards is maintained.

Ensure frequent sanitation of supplies, equipment and work areas.

Monitor maintenance of equipment and utensils and report any malfunctions and/or required repairs.

Team Supervision

Train staff on the Standard Operating Procedures that serve to guide their approach to work.

Implement the Standard Operating Procedures through consistent application and communication.

Ensure that staff understand the procedures and sign off the relevant documents.

Conduct monthly meetings with staff in order to ascertain problems encountered and resolve associated issues.

Manage staff performance in order to establish opportunities for development and harness strengths.

Job criteria for job ad : Sous Chef – Maun

Job category : Production, maintenance, quality – Tourism, hotel business and catering

Industries : Chemistry, petrochemistry, raw materials, mining – Hotel business, catering – Services other

Employment type : Fixed-term contract

Region : Ghanzi

City : Maun

Remote work : No

Experience level : 2 to 5 years

Educational level : High school – Technical school – College

Spoken language : english > good level

Number of Position(s) : 3

Salary expectations : BWP 5,500 – 7,000

Team management : Yes

Food production and processing ▪ Raw materials ▪ Cooking ▪ Cooking utensils and equipment

Maintenance

Processing

Quality

Equipment

Quality Standards

Sanitation

Hygiene

Kitchen

Cutting

Production

Cooking

Tourism

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