PARAY SCHOOL OF NURSING
Job Title: COOK
Duration: 2 years Contract (Renewable
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications/negotiable
DESCRIPTION:
Paray School of Nursing is seeking highly organised cook to work at the Institution’s tuck-shop. The officer may be seconded at the Institution’s Bread and Breakfast facility from time to time depending on need. This officer will be responsible for preparing food items and menu items in accordance with institutional standards and guidelines. We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to menu and cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery. An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. He/she must be skillful in moving around the kitchen and fitting in multi-tasking. The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.
DUTIES:
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders appropriately.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school certificate or equivalent
• Certificate from a culinary school
OR
Diploma from culinary school will be an advantage
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• At least 2 years’ experience as a cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team.
• Basic mathematical operations such as adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying.
• Excellent physical condition and stamina
• Innovative, analytic, interpretive and problem-solving skills
• Able to work within a flexible schedule.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with faculty, students, and other institutional staff.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and certified educational
certificates to:
The Human Resource Officer
Paray School of Nursing
P.O. Box 2
Thaba-Tseka
OR
Email documents that are combined into one pdf to: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 3 August 2023