Chef de Partie

About the role

Faircape, a group of companies active in healthcare, retirement holdings, restaurant and catering, is looking for a skilled and driven Chef de Partie for its Noordhoek Manor restaurant in Noordhoek, Western Cape. The position suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced kitchen and wants to grow their career with a respected, forward-thinking employer.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the whole cooking process, from preparation to plating, keeping quality and efficiency high.
• Prepare and cook all dishes according to company recipes and specifications, with consistent taste, portion control and presentation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow food hygiene, safety and health regulations and keep the kitchen clean, organised and compliant with company policies.
• Prepare café meals to a high standard of quality and presentation.
• Keep café fridges clean and labelled and dated, and monitor inventory and stock rotation to reduce waste.

Required profile

• Chef's diploma or qualification from a registered tertiary education provider.
• Experience in food quality management and standardisation, with a strong focus on quality and sanitation.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina; able to travel and relieve colleagues at other facilities only when required.
• Clear health, criminal and credit records, written references, and a clear understanding of kitchen health and safety requirements.
• Working hours: 16.25 shifts per month, Monday to Sunday, 06h30 to 18h30, on a roster, with flexibility for the company's standby procedure.

Required skills

• Proficiency in various cooking and baking techniques.
• Food handling procedures and knowledge of kitchen health and safety requirements.
• Sanitization procedures and quality-focused food preparation.

What we offer

• Quarterly performance bonuses.
• Long service leave.
• Discounts on high-speed ISP packages after probation.
• A market-related salary depending on experience, qualifications and skills, with possible increases for Sunday work (time and a half), public holidays (double pay) and quarterly bonuses.