Job Highlights
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is hiring for the vacancy: Commi Chef (Two positions).
Closing date: 15 November 2024
Location: These positions are based in Pretoria.
CSIR is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa.
The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Job Purpose
The CSIR has vacancies for Commi Chef in the CSIR Conferencing and Accommodation portfolio and four incumbents will be placed at the CSIR Internal Convention Centre (ICC) and four will be placed at Knowledge Commons / Newtons Restaurant.
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Chef de Partie and Sous Chef with food preparation, cooking and cleans up all kitchen stations.
Key Responsibilities
- Collects food stock from stores and ensures documentation is completed properly;
- Cook and prepare presentation of food to be served, according to standards, under direction of the Chef de Partie (ICC) or Sous Chef (Newton’s);
- Ensure kitchen preparation areas and equipment are cleaned according to standards.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- A Grade twelve certificate and a certificate in food preparation with one year’ experience in cookery / cheffing
- Diploma in Cookery will be an advantage
- Cooking techniques
- Knowledge of flavors and seasonings
- Knife skills
- Kitchen safety
- Food safety
- Quality orientation
- Attention to detail
- Customer service orientation
- Practical and Resource Management
- Resilience
- Perseverance and Stress management
How to Apply
Closing date: 15 November 2024
PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.
For more info, please email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za Please do-not send applications to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.