Chef needed at Melomed Private Hospitals

• A hospital chef prepares meals for patients and hospital staff, ensuring food quality, safety, and adherence to therapeutic diets. Key responsibilities include cooking and coordinating menu items, maintaining strict hygiene standards, and assisting with meal service.

Job Description

• Ensure the quality, presentation, consistency and taste of all meals
• Maintain appropriate hygiene standards of the workstations and kitchen at all times
• Ensure that specifications are correct according to the standard recipes
• Ensure daily and meals and food for functions are prepared timeously
• Ensure the correct accompaniments and condiments are served with all meals
• Control production costs, i.e. no over production, and use of leftovers
• Develop direct reports
• Provide input into the training and development of subordinates
• Assist the Assistant Catering Manager with menus; creativity and innovation
• Assist with the service and presentation of meals

Job Requirements

• Grade 12 with a recognised Chef qualification and 3 years’ experience
• Thorough knowledge of cookery terminology and preparation methods
• Knowledge of Halaal dietary needs and cultural requirements and constraints
• To oversee the preparation and cooking of all meals served by the Catering Department as per the standard recipes, production schedules and cycle menus