Temporary Chefs (2Xpositions) - South Africa
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Salary Level 6 Six-month fixed-term contract of employment SANBI offers basic annual salary of R241 485.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits. Commercial Services & Business Development Directorate National Zoological Garden, Pretoria Reference Number: NZG/012/2024 The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is looking for self-motivated individual to prepare food for restaurants and other outlets of the National Zoological Gardens by maintaining highest professional food quality and sanitation standards, support the conferencing and banqueting division, and lead a team of cooks. This position requires a grade 12 or equivalent qualification with NQF 4 with 5 years of work experience in the relevant field, or national diploma in Cooking (as Chef) or equivalent qualification with NQF 6 with 3 years of work experience in the relevant field. Advance diploma, or equivalent qualification at NQF 7 will be an added advantage. The following competencies are required for the candidates to be successful in this position: hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment, for example, grillers and pasta makers; proven ability to work with diverse team and under pressure whilst being quality, cost, and safety conscious; advanced knowledge of culinary, baking, and pastry techniques; leadership skills; ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks; excellent time management abilities; up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques, recipes and Food Safety Management System. The possession of a valid driver’s licence with at least one-year practical driving experience and a willingness to travel is essential. Key Performance Responsibilities include: Perform menu design and ensure appealing plate presentation. Attend to menu costing and regular monitoring of food stock and placing of orders in consultation supervisors. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area; and Perform supervision of food preparation. Please Note: 1) An application form (obtainable from SANBI website: www.sanbi.org must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for this position, and certified qualifications confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of meeting minimum qualifications and relevant experience will not be considered). 2) A competency test may be conducted as part of the selection process. 3) Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers and if possible e-mail addresses of at least three referees. 4) Failure to submit the requested information and reference number shall result in your application not being considered. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups. Contact Ms. Seipati Nku on Tel: 012-339 2749 for any queries for purposes of clarity. Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates must consider their applications unsuccessful.
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