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Intern Chefs x5 posts at UFS for food preparation and cooking graduates

Job Title Intern Chefs (contract appointment: 1 year) (5 positions) (Job ID: 5862)

Organizational Unit University of the Free State -> Student Affairs -> Housing and Residence Affairs

Contract Type Contract

Occupational Level Temporary

Location Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date 30/8/2024

Assumption of duties: As soon as possible.

Closing date: 30 August 2024.

Salary: A stipend of R8 293.75 will be paid per month.


Description

KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered.


Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare meals in the various food outlets for clientele to a high standard.

• Assist with functions in accordance with the business requirements.

• Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.

• Make sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully.

• Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and any near expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurant's policies.

• Help chefs in cooking activities by providing input and managing work.

• Set up food stations by following chefs’ orders.

• Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.

• Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards.

• Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates.

• Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times.

• Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocol is adhered to.

• Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards.

• Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly.

• Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards.

• Provide input into stock rotation activities and make sure that food inventory is in check.

• Assist with functions after hours and weekends depending on business requirements.


Inherent requirements:

• A qualification in food preparation and cooking from a recognised and accredited culinary institution equivalent to a National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.


Recommendations:

• Working knowledge of HACCP standards.


Competencies

Required competencies:

• Results orientated:

o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

o The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

• Strategic thinking:

o The ability to deal with several activities at a time.

o The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

• Business acumen:

o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

• Leading:

o The ability to be cooperative with others, display good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

• Building coalitions:

o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.


Please ensure that all relevant documentation is attached to your application.

• A detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter.

• Copies of qualifications (please provide the SAQA accreditation in the case of foreign qualifications);

• A copy of your identity document (ID);

• Proof of registration with a Professional Body (if applicable);

• A copy of your driver’s license (if applicable);

• Confirmation of employment of your current employer / last employer (only applicable to external applicants).



Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 9848/ 9813/ 9810/ 9814/ 2979 for assistance.



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