Junior Sous Chef

SUMMARY:
Boutique Hotel in Morningside, Durban is looking for a Junior Sous Chef.
 
The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, food preparation and service delivery. This role is responsible for supervising sections of the kitchen, maintaining standards and assisting in team development.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:
               
Assist the Sous Chef with kitchen management           
Supervise food preparation and service quality             
Ensure recipes and plating standards are followed     
Monitor hygiene and cleanliness standards                     
Assist with stock rotation and inventory control            
Train and support junior kitchen staff                 
Ensure kitchen stations are fully prepared for service
Monitor food wastage and portion sizes                            
Assist with banqueting and events preparation             
Maintain efficient communication between kitchen sections
 
Requirements:
 
Grade 12
A formal culinary qualification
Food preparation and cooking skills
Team supervision          
Time management       
Kitchen organisation   
Hygiene management
Inventory handling        
Basic food costing        
Communication skills
Problem-solving under pressure