Chinese Chef
Job no: 503195
Work type: Limited Tenure / Fixed Term
Location: Khoemacau Mine
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your key accountabilities include:
- Planning and preparing a variety of Chinese dishes (including regional specialties).
- Developing and maintaining weekly menus in consultation with Chinese residents and Catering Supervisor.
- Ensuring all meals meet hygiene, nutritional, and taste standards.
- Training and supervising kitchen assistants on Chinese cooking techniques as needed.
- Maintaining inventory of Chinese ingredients and liaising with procurement for sourcing specialty items.
- Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of food preparation areas in accordance with mine hygiene policies.
- Monitoring food portioning, presentation, and waste management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:
- Certificate in Culinary Arts/ Professional Cookery (specialization in Chinese cuisine preferred).
- Certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene (HACCP or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a professional chef, with at least 3 years focusing on Chinese cuisine in a high-volume kitchen (e.g., hotel, mine camp, industrial catering, or large restaurant).
- Basic First Aid & Occupational Health and Safety awareness is an added advantage
- Demonstrated ability to prepare a wide range of authentic Chinese dishes (regional cuisines such as Sichuan, Cantonese, Hunan, etc.)
- Experience working in multicultural environments, preferably in remote or camp settings.
- Strong knowledge of authentic Chinese cooking techniques (wok cooking, steaming, roasting, stir-frying, dumpling preparation, etc.)
- Effective communication skills in English
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