Junior Sous Chef – Grade 10 Jobs

Junior Sous Chef – Grade 10 Jobs

The City of Joburg Theatre is currently looking for a talented and passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to take their culinary skills to the next level and gain experience in a fast-paced environment. The position requires a minimum qualification of Grade 10 and is located in Johannesburg. In this blog post, we will discuss the job requirements and how to apply for the job.

Department: Hospitality and Catering

Branch: Joburg Theatre

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef

Job Type: Permanent Position

Ref: (Ref No: JCS/04/2023)

Salary: R13,520.71 – R15,709.27 per month (basic salary excluding benefits)

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Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure that all staff are well briefed on the daily duties, out-of-stock items and menu changes. Ensure that constant training on menu preparation, health & hygiene is conducted with all employees within the kitchen operations. Maintain the most stringent hygiene standards at all times with all employees. Ensure that all policies and procedures are properly implemented and maintained. Ensure that all meals prepared are done so in accordance with the function sheets and portion controls sheets & recipe cards as stipulated by senior management. Regularly hold maintenance checks with the Management to ensure that no equipment breaks down. To plan and schedule preventative maintenance rosters and make sure it is performed. 

Ensure that an average of 85% is maintained on all health and hygiene audits. Suggest to management any new menu items considered for the menu pack. Maintain a high level of food quality & presentation. Ensure that the Back of the House Department operates effectively and efficiently. Perform and report daily stock counts. Ensure that regular stock takes on all food, beverage & operating equipment are conducted every 10, 20 & month end, and verified. 

Maintain all standards within the H&C departments of JCT, monitoring all irregularities pertaining to quality, service, and presentation of all food & beverage menu items. Ensure the prompt and efficient service of all meals, snacks, functions and beverages to the required standards. Be responsible for maintaining and helping enforce the agreed brand standards for each unit by conducting and managing monthly audits. Assist with the planning and implementation of new ideas and menu specifications.

Appointment Requirements:

• Grade 10
• Certificate in Culinary Arts
• 1 year of practical work experience as a chef de parties within the Food & beverage environment

Core Competencies

• Ability to relate and work with people
• Ability to provide professional customer service to different stakeholders
• Good verbal and written communication in English.

How to Apply

Interested persons are requested to send their cover letter, detailed CV, recently certified copies of their qualifications and Identity documents not longer than three months, quoting the relevant reference number to Mr Thomas Sadiki, The Human Resources Manager, Joburg City Theatres, via email to: [email protected]

Enquiries: (011) 877 6859 / 6821

CLOSING DATE: 18 APRIL 2023

Joburg City Theatres is an equal opportunity employer and this position will be filled in line with its EE targets. Preference will be given to

designated groups including people with disabilities.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications must contain at least 2 referees. Late submissions and/or applications will not be considered. Submissions without certified copies of qualifications will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only those applicants required for an interview will be contacted.