Careers at Melomed

Requirements:

• Grade 12 and 2 years’ experience in a kitchen service environment
• Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques
• Knowledge of kitchen and catering equipment to be utilised
• Knowledge of volume food production
• Knowledge of required hygiene standards
• Good communication skills
• Ability to speak, read and understand English
• Reliable, honest, polite and punctual
• Control and supervise the running of the kitchen, ensuring that the preparation of the food complies with the required standards and dietary requirements

Key Outputs:

Ensure that all meals and special diets are correctly prepared, cooked and served as per the company standards

• Ensure that all foodstuffs are used correctly so that wastage is kept to a minimum
• Ensure that the preparation of all food is hygienic and that a “clean as you go” discipline is adhered to
• Control stock by locking storerooms and manage daily issues
• Ensure hygiene and safety practices are maintained as per the company policy
• Ensure that all kitchen staff are neatly attired in the correct uniform
• Manager all the operations of the kitchen and use own initiative in the absence of the manager.