SUMMARY:
Deli Cook - KZN Region
POSITION INFO:
Job Summary:
The deli cook prepares a variety of cold and hot food items while adhering to food safety standards and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Receive and maintain all food service products while utilizing the FIFO method and dating according to health and safety regulations.
• Prepare batches of food that are cooked to order or kept warm until sold; this may include food items such as hamburgers, pizza or chicken.
• Prepare and cook food according to instructions while ensuring the quality and safety of all food prepared.
• Operate cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers, pizza ovens, convection ovens, etc. This also includes general maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.
• Prepare, wash, and cut food to be cooked.
• Provide fast, friendly, and excellent customer service to all customers.
• Assist customers as needed.
• Maintain clean food preparation area in compliance with safety standards. This includes cooking surfaces, dishes, and utensils and disposing of trash.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing as needed.
• Assist with training of new staff as requested by management.
• Responsible for completing all assigned tasks by the end of shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities:
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Must be able to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
Education & Experience:
• Grade 12 or the equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of online and/or on-the-job training is required.
• Experience working in the restaurant/retail industry and/or with food preparation.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 30kg.
