ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef is looking for a passionate, dependable, and experienced Cook to join our Food & Beverage team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals, ensuring consistency in food quality, and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional kitchen, with a sound understanding of food preparation, portion control, stock rotation, and HACCP principles. The ability to work efficiently under pressure, collaborate effectively within a team, and maintain exceptional culinary standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment is essential.

The successful candidate will be based at KwaZulu-Natal, Zinkwazi.

Role Purpose

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

Key Responsibilities:

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