Our Client is seeking to hire an experienced Personal Chef with excellent communication skills and ability prepare meals for all age groups (from toddlers to adults).
S/he should be able to manage a busy family’s kitchen requirements, including all social functions hosted at their residence.
The successful candidate will reside with the family.
Position Title: Personal Chef
Reports to: Head of Family
Role Objective: Manage the family kitchen requirements from planning, procurement and preparation of all meals. This includes African and Continental dishes as desired.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with client to determine family members’ meal specifications, allergies and dietary needs
- Plan, budget and shop for high quality ingredients in the most cost-efficient manner
- Prepare high quality and customized meals based on dietary needs and avoid wastage
- Prepare different dishes including (African and Continental dishes)
- Able to maintain, observe proper hygiene practices, safety and health regulations at all times
- Develop and plan recipes in liaison with client, taking advantage of seasonal ingredients
- Able to handle any complaints and positive criticism and rectify
- Inform client of any supplies and equipment needs when required
- Clean and sanitize all the kitchen working areas before and after preparation
- Ensure all meals are well cooked, garnished and presented at all times
- Package and label meals well before storage
Qualifications / Education
- Certificate / Diploma in Food Production from an accredited institution
- Excellent knowledge in procurement, storage and handling of food
- An experienced family chef with the ability to operate kitchen equipment
- Computer literate
Person Specification
- Dedicated, organized, creative and time conscious individual
- Friendly and honest individual with the ability to handle positive criticism
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Team player and problem solver with strong work ethics
How to Apply
Qualified candidates to send a detailed CV with 3 referees and a cover letter to recruit@fivetalentsafrica.com by Friday, 7th October, 2022.
Clearly indicate the Position Title on the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.