Junior Sous Chef

We are looking for a Junior Sous Chef to join our team in Western Cape. Responsible for kitchen management, staff supervision, food preparation, and maintaining quality standards.

Junior Sous Chef

Report to : Sous Chef Seniority Level : Mid Career (2 - 4 yrs exp) Type : Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

• Kitchen management
• Assist in managing daily kitchen activities and oversee staff during shifts.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and food purchasing.
• Handle inventory, stock rotation, and minimize waste by monitoring supplies and ordering when needed.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including HACCP standards.
• Conduct kitchen inspections and maintain a clean and organized environment.
• Staff supervision and training
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff activities.
• Train, mentor, and motivate junior kitchen staff on cooking techniques, plating, and other kitchen standards.
• Assist in scheduling and managing kitchen personnel.
• Food preparation and quality control
• Assist in preparing food and ensuring its quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared according to designated recipes and standards.
• Plate and present meals to meet high standards of quality and appearance.
• Additional duties
• Act in the place of the sous chef or other senior staff during their absence.
• Maintain good communication with all kitchen staff and other departments.
• Complete any other reasonable duties assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

3-4 years experience in a professional Kitchen

Skills Required

Supervise kitchen sections, Support training and growth of Junior Team Members, Assist Sous Chef with prep, plating, and quality control

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