{"id":36796,"date":"2026-05-30T12:02:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/commis-chef-restaurant-hostess-barista-food-service-assistant\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T12:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T12:02:50","slug":"commis-chef-restaurant-hostess-barista-food-service-assistant","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/commis-chef-restaurant-hostess-barista-food-service-assistant\/","title":{"rendered":"Commis Chef \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Restaurant Hostess \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Barista \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Food Service Assistant \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Functions and Events Coordinator \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Cashier\/ Food Service Assistant \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            General Assistant \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Driver \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Catering Manager \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Front Of House Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Advert Summary\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tWe are recruiting for a \u00a0Commis Chef to assist Head Chefs with food preparation, cleaning and basic cooking skills. Works closely with Head chef to promote the company\u2019s culture, mission and philosophy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Minimum Requirements\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n<p>\tMust be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel and guests.<br \/>\n\tStrong judgement and problem solving skills<br \/>\n\tExcellent people skills<br \/>\n\tStrong interpersonal and communicative skills (verbal and written)<br \/>\n\tFlexibility with regards to working hours<br \/>\n\tAttention to detail<br \/>\n\tClient service orientated<br \/>\n\tBusiness management principles<br \/>\n\tFully computer literate<br \/>\n\tExcellent food\/Chef skills and background<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tRelevant tertiary qualification and\/or equivalent in the food industry<br \/>\n\tMinimum matric<br \/>\n\tMinimum of 2 years of experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.<\/p>\n<p>Duties and Responsibilities\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tAnalyse recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food and overhead costs.<br \/>\n\tCheck the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.<br \/>\n\tCheck the quantity and quality of received products.<br \/>\n\tCollaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.<br \/>\n\tDemonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.<br \/>\n\tDetermine how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.<br \/>\n\tDetermine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.<br \/>\n\tPlan, direct, and supervise the food preparation and cooking activities of multiple units<br \/>\n\tMonitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.<br \/>\n\tMay be required to assist with any other duties that may be outside scope of responsibility<br \/>\n\tHands on involvement with the focus of improving the cooking and overall standards of meals served<br \/>\n\tAbility to carry out on the job training with chefs and cooks for the unit<br \/>\n\tIntroduction of new trends in the industry that will uplift the standards and reduce cost of sales without affecting quality<\/p>\n<p>Closing Date\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\t2026\/06\/05<\/p>\n<p>go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"","_company_name":"Feedem","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"We provide a wide range of catering and associated services to clients in all industries. Outsourcing your catering services to us will allow you to focus on your core business while benefiting from our expertise. This will improve your economies of scale, infrastructure and ability to add instant c... read moreapacity to your organization. From executive dining to express meals, big events to intimate functions, corporate catering to need-specific nourishment \u2013 we do it all. We combine the finest quality products with the freshest ingredients. We also add our attention to detail, texture, style and taste to turn eating into a special event. We customize our catering and services according to your needs. Our services are offered with confidence as everything we do is underpinned by an ethical code and full compliance with all the relevant industry standards and regulations. 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