Corporate Chef

SUMMARY:
Passionate about great food and high standards?
We’re looking for a skilled Corporate Chef to deliver top-quality daily meals, manage in-house catering and events and keep our kitchen running at peak performance.

If you’re organised, reliable, and take pride in excellence—this role is for you.

POSITION INFO:
Placement Opportunity: Corporate Chef – CPI (Midrand)
We are seeking a highly skilled, disciplined, and service-oriented Corporate Chef to join our Head Office Catering team in Midrand. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, cost-effective meals, managing the in-house restaurant and coffee shop, coordinating corporate catering services, and maintaining exceptional hygiene, safety, and operational standards.
This role requires a hands-on professional who can balance culinary excellence with strong administration, stock control, and customer service performance in line with defined Key Performance Areas (KPAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Key Performance Areas (KPAs) & Responsibilities

1. Menu Planning & Design

• Plan and construct weekly breakfast and lunch menus for staff
• Design customised menus for corporate events and meetings
• Ensure menus are balanced, nutritious, and cost-effective
• Adjust menu pricing in line with profitability targets
• Obtain financial approval before implementing menu changes

• Consistently approved and well-balanced menus
• High staff satisfaction with meal quality and variety
• Effective cost management through approved pricing structures

2. Food Preparation & Service Delivery

• Prepare meals for breakfast, lunch, and special events
• Ensure correct portioning and creative presentation
• Meet all dietary and special requirements where possible
• Ensure food is prepared and served on schedule
• Maintain safe food heating and reheating standards

• Timely delivery of meals for all service periods
• Consistent quality and presentation standards
• Compliance with food safety requirements
• Minimal food wastage

3. Restaurant & Customer Service Management

• Deliver high-quality food and beverages to CPI staff
• Maintain respectful and professional customer interactions
• Create a welcoming and comfortable dining environment
• Maintain cleanliness of tables, cutlery, and service areas
• Manage and maintain the coffee station and equipment

• High levels of internal customer satisfaction
• Clean, organised, and welcoming dining facilities
• Fully stocked and operational coffee station

4. Hygiene, Health & Safety Compliance

• Maintain strict sanitation standards in all food preparation areas
• Ensure correct storage and use of cleaning materials
• Manage waste in accordance with regulations
• Conduct daily and monthly deep cleaning routines
• Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation

• Zero major hygiene non-compliances
• Successful internal and external hygiene audits
• Well-maintained and sanitised kitchen environment

5. Personal Hygiene & Professional Presentation

• Ensure clean and compliant uniforms for kitchen staff
• Enforce jewellery, grooming, and hair safety standards
• Promote regular handwashing and sanitisation
• Ensure use of non-slip safety footwear

• 100% compliance with personal hygiene standards
• Professional appearance maintained at all times

6. Event, Meeting & Training Venue Catering

• Verify booking forms and dietary requirements
• Plan and prepare catering for functions and training sessions
• Set up boardrooms and service stations professionally
• Maintain the copper boardroom coffee station

• Accurate execution of event bookings
• On-time and professional catering setups
• Positive feedback from internal stakeholders

7. Stock Control, Procurement & Supplier Management

• Order food, beverages, and coffee shop stock in advance
• Schedule and verify deliveries
• Conduct weekly stock checks and monthly stocktakes
• Monitor expiry dates and reduce wastage
• Manage departmental budgets and costings
• Build strong supplier relationships

• Accurate inventory records
• Minimal expired or wasted stock
• Controlled departmental spending
• Reliable supplier performance

8. Administration & Reporting

• Track daily food and beverage orders
• Prepare month-end billing and payment requests
• Submit supplier invoices timeously
• Monitor fridge and freezer temperatures
• Capture and manage coffee shop sales on OMNI System
• Maintain filing and administrative records

• Accurate and timely financial submissions
• Complete administrative records
• Compliance with reporting deadlines

9. Coffee Shop Operations Management

• Open and close the coffee shop daily
• Clean and maintain coffee machines and counters
• Restock snacks and beverages
• Prepare and serve hot drinks and sandwiches
• Execute end-of-day shutdown procedures

• Smooth daily operations
• Clean and compliant service area
• Fully stocked retail environment
• Accurate sales capture

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
• Relevant qualification in Catering or Hospitality Management
• Proven experience in a corporate or private chef environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• High level of initiative and independence
• Customer-focused mindset
• Ability to build positive working relationships
• Flexible and adaptable work approach
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability

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