Junior Sous Chef

Recruiter:

South Cape Recruitment

Job Ref:

CAW000696/CH

Date posted:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Location:

George, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Junior Sous Chef
Our client based in the heart of George is on a recruitment drive for a dynamic, self-motivated and passionate junior sous to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

Opening and closing of the kitchen
Allocation of duties to junior staff – mice-en-place
Stock control – managing stock takes, stock rotation, portion, wastage and spoilage control
Procurement – preparation of stock required for the week based on stock counts
Maintain health, safety and hygiene systems
Maintain food safety standards
Assist with cooking and managing the flow of food based on orders (pass)
Garnishing and plating
Dealing with guest queries, questions and problems
Oversight of dietary requirements
Training of junior staff – ongoing
Any other ad hoc duties as required by owner / manager

Qualifications:

Matric – coupled with a certificate / diploma in culinary arts
Fluent in English and Afrikaans
Basic computer literacy

Competencies:

Leadership skills
Excellent communication
Self-motivated
Passionate and keeps abreast of culinary trends
Organized
Muti-tasking skills
Attention to detail
Numeracy skills

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