Cook: 3month contract (Bulawayo)

Job Description

Responsible for preparing nutritious meals for patients and maintaining a clean kitchen.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The hygienic handling and the safe preparation of food products.
• Prepare foods to the specifications of the patient’s diet.
• Setup the station with the required ingredients and equipment.
• Check the quality and freshness of ingredients.
• Correct portion control and measurement using the food portion control guide.
• Scale meal requirements according to the actual number of people being cooked daily and monitor admissions and discharges and any visitors present to minimize stockouts and wastage.
• Ensure the correct use of colour-coded utensils and equipment to avoid cross-contamination.
•  Manage time in the kitchen to ensure that all meals are served on time in a clean organized manner and in the correct sequence.
• Dish out the food for staff patients and caregivers and visitors.
• Clean food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy following the clean-as-you-go policy.
• Maintain the 3-bucket system according to standard operating procedures.
• Monitor and maintain station inventory levels to avoid stockout.
• Use First in first out stock management system (FIFO) to ensure the freshness of food served.
• Correct methods of defrosting are used.
• Maintain records of food prepared, fridge and room temperature, daily stock issues, and any other paperwork required in the kitchen.
• Maintaining a hygienic environment by ensuring cleaning of all kitchen utensils, equipment, crockery, and food preparation areas is done routinely as required.
• Assisting other cooks to ensure that the meal is served on time.
• Execute opening and closing procedures.
• Adhere to hospital health and safety protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate/ Diploma in Cookery from a reputable Institution or Equivalent. 
• At least 1-year experience in hospital setup/ Food and beverage Industry.
• Ability to work well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

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How to Apply

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Deadline: 03 November 2023