Cook At Road Traffic Management Corporation Dishwasher

Ref No: RTMC/TFM/C/2024
Salary Package: Market-Related
Position: Cook
Location: Boekenhoutkloof
Business Unit: Total Facilities Management

Job Purpose: The cook assists in preparing, cooking, and dispensing food, cleaning work areas and equipment, and receiving and storing supplies.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Prepare the food ingredients for cooking by following recipes (including slicing, chopping, and peeling vegetables, cutting meat, mincing, stirring, adding spices, etc.).
• Check food while cooking.
• Sanitize food preparation and serving areas.
• Ensure that the equipment is always in the proper condition; report any fault to the employer.
• Keep work areas clean and hygienic and monitor oven temperatures.
• Assist other cooks in times of emergencies.
• Cook/prepare the provided menu items.
• Prepares foods for persons on specialized diets (i.e., diabetic, salt-restricted, religious) and/or modified texture diets (i.., pureed, ground).
• Ensure excellent appearance by garnishing foods before serving.
• Plate dish meals, set tables, rearrange the dining area to accommodate larger groups and prepare the canteen for special events.
• Assist with tidying tables, clearing leftovers, and keeping the dining area neat and pleasant.
• Follow safe work practices at all times.
• Assist other staff in cleaning the kitchen at the end of the shift.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric NQF Level 4.
• Certificate (NQF Level 5) in food handling or food and beverage or culinary arts (or related) is an added advantage.
• At least three years experience in a similar role.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods grilling, baking, boiling, etc.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent customer service.
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a team.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Submit a letter of application (no prescribed template) accompanied by a recent Curriculum Vitae.
• Applications must be forwarded via email to: corporateservicesrecuit@rtmc.co.za
• Candidates are requested to indicate the reference number for the position they are applying for in the email.

NB: Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The closing date is 16 February 2024 at 16:30. No late applications will be accepted.