Kitchen Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Kitchen Supervisor will co-ordinate and optimize all operations of the kitchen and manage the staff within this department. The Kitchen supervisor is supporting the deliverables of a health facility to ensure the provision of nutritious meals in accordance with health guidelines and oversight.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Serve as a positive role model.
• Complete all reports and documentation as required.
• Report to Facilities supervisor and Finance manager.
• Ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at all times.
• Ensure safety checks of equipment and resources are carried out at all times.
• Establish an appropriate relationship with patients and all staff at all times.
• Communicate at all levels including at the level of the children’s (patients’) understanding.
• Maintain equipment and resources and ensure safe storage thereof.
• Prepare well balanced, nutritional menus.

• Follow special dietary requirements received from the health department and/or the dietitian
• Set up a schedule and ensure adherence re: timing of delivery meals.
• Set up staff duty roster and delegate tasks as required
• To ensure that the hygiene of the kitchen area meets all the legal requirements.
• Set up a cleaning roster and ensure adherence
• Staff management:
  • Participate in induction, on-the-job training and development of staff
  • Ensure all staff understand and adhere to relevant operational protocols and procedures.
  • Initiate disciplinary measures as required.
  • Ensure communication forums are instituted to allow for information sharing up and down the line.
  • Manage staff performance on a day-to-day basis and ensure that 2 formal performance appraisals take place per year for each staff member.

• Manage stock within the kitchen area.
• Oversee the ordering and purchasing of provisions.
• Ensure that donations of food are received correctly.
• Ensure that stock is stored and maintained on a FIFO basis.
• Ensure that a waste management system is in place and maintained.
• Required to work shifts which may include some weekends and public holidays.

Key Performance Areas

• To ensure meals are delivered timeously
• To ensure the hygiene of the kitchen area meets all the legal requirements
• Staff management
• Manage the stock within the kitchen area
• Manage the maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen equipment

Qualifications

• Must have a HACCP qualification
• Hospitality qualification an added advantage

Required Experience

• Must have at least 3 years of managerial experience in a similar environment.
• Must have at least 2 years menu and hospitality experience.
• Experience in the Health sector would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of DOH (Department of Health) menu guide lines would be an advantage.

Personality, Attributes, Skills and Abilities

• Planning and organizing.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Work both independently and as an active team member.

• Be able to use initiative.

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans. isiXhosa will be an added advantage.
• Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences.
• Maintain professional demeanour while exercising judgment and discretion in the workplace.
• Good administration.
• Ability to work with children and youth.
• Of sober habits
• Accountability and Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Clear criminal record.
• Commitment to the mission, values and goals of the Organisation.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All our positions are non-discriminatory. We invite everyone who meets the criteria to apply.

• Closing date for all applications is Friday, 10 May 2024.
• Interviewing of shortlisted candidates will take place soon after closing date.
• Relocation costs will NOT be covered by the employer.
• Reference checks will be conducted.
• The employer reserves the right to not appoint.
• Candidates must be able to commence employment as soon as is reasonably possible.

Please email your CV, with certificates, and a 1-page motivational cover letter by Friday, 10 May 2024.