ANEW Hotel Hilton is seeking a passionate, reliable, and skilled Cook to join our culinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes and hotel standards while ensuring exceptional food quality, hygiene, and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate must have experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards within a fast-paced hospitality environment. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experience is essential.

The successful candidate will be based in KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg.

Role Purpose

Prepare and cook high-quality dishes while maintaining kitchen standards and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities;x

Food Production

• Prepare menu items to recipe standards

• Maintain portion control

• Execute quality presentation

• Follow food safety protocols

• Maintain station organization

• Support special requests

• Assist with buffet service

Quality Standards

• Follow recipe specifications

• Monitor food quality

• Maintain kitchen hygiene

• Practice proper storage

• Check product freshness

• Control wastage

• Label items correctly

• Follow HACCP procedures

Operational Support

• Monitor stock levels

• Report low inventory

• Maintain equipment

• Follow cleaning schedules

• Support cost controls

• Record temperatures

• Assist with stock takes

Team Collaboration

• Support kitchen operations

• Follow instructions

• Maintain communication

• Assist other stations

• Report issues promptly

• Work efficiently

• Support food service

• Maintain professionalism

Health & Safety

• Follow safety protocols

• Maintain hygiene standards

• Use equipment properly

• Report maintenance needs

• Follow cleaning procedures

• Practice food safety

• Support pest control

• Handle waste correctly

Required Skills

• Cooking and food preparation expertise

• Food safety and hygiene knowledge

• Kitchen operations

• Time management and ability to Multitask

• Team collaboration and communication

• Quality focus

• Physical stamina

• Basic math skills

• Menu and recipe knowledge

• Attention to Detail

• Kitchen equipment handling

• Inventory and stock management

Performance Metrics

• Food quality

• Recipe adherence

• Station organization

• Hygiene standards

• Waste control

• Team support

• Safety compliance

• Customer satisfaction