Cook Vacancy – ANEW Hotel Hilton | Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Company: ANEW Hotel Hilton
Position: Cook
Department: Food & Beverage
Location: Hilton, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
ANEW Hotel Hilton is looking for a passionate, reliable, and experienced Cook to join its Food & Beverage team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and hospitality standards.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation
- Prepare and cook menu items according to approved recipes.
- Maintain portion control and food presentation standards.
- Prepare meals for à la carte, buffet, and special requests.
- Ensure food is served at the correct quality and temperature.
- Keep workstations clean, organised, and fully stocked.
Quality & Food Safety
- Follow recipe specifications and hotel standards.
- Monitor food quality and freshness.
- Practise proper food storage and stock rotation.
- Label food items correctly.
- Follow HACCP food safety procedures.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene.
- Minimise food waste through proper portion control.
Operational Support
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
- Assist with stock takes and inventory control.
- Record food and storage temperatures.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
- Follow daily cleaning schedules.
- Support cost control initiatives.
Teamwork
- Work closely with the kitchen team.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and chefs.
- Assist colleagues during busy service periods.
- Communicate effectively with team members.
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
Health & Safety
- Follow occupational health and safety procedures.
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely.
- Handle waste correctly.
- Support pest control and cleanliness programmes.
- Report hazards or equipment faults immediately.
Skills and Competencies
Successful applicants should have:
- Experience in food preparation and cooking.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Understanding of kitchen operations.
- Good time management and multitasking skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of recipes and menu preparation.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to manage stock and inventory.
- Physical stamina to work long hours in a busy kitchen.
Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain:
- High food quality standards.
- Consistent recipe compliance.
- Well-organised workstations.
- Excellent hygiene and safety standards.
- Effective waste control.
- Strong teamwork.
- Customer satisfaction.
- Compliance with all hotel policies and food safety regulations.
Why Join ANEW Hotel Hilton?
ANEW Hotels offers employees the opportunity to work in a professional hospitality environment where quality service, teamwork, and career development are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate cooks looking to grow their careers in the hospitality industry.
Location: Hilton, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Apply now and become part of the talented culinary team at ANEW Hotel Hilton.
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