Chef and Housekeeper

Job Purpose

To provide a unique culinary and hospitality service in a unique environment. To produce food of the highest standards to the satisfaction of the client and internal STH structures. To provide a unique hospitality service to the Vice Chancellor’s Residence and inhabitants.

Key Performance Areas

Culinary Services

Provide food and beverage services to the VC household and guests in an efficient, professional and friendly manner
Do menu planning, menu costing, the buying and ordering of stock
Ensure the daily food production against the VC’s requirements, and in line with STH standards
Order the appropriate quantity and quality of food required and ensure proper stock control in order to achieve the required targets
Ensure that hygiene requirements in terms of HACCP are adhered to
Manage the correct use of equipment and ensure maintenance thereof
Ensure that storerooms are clean and hygienic
Manage pest control of the service areas
Ensure financial controls are in place and maintained

Front Office: Hospitality Services

Provide professional hospitality services with regard to day visitors and stay over visitors
Ensure that the needs of clients are adequately met
Providing reception services, receiving guests in a friendly manner
Answer telephone in a professional manner, take and relate messages
Welcome guests (day visitors & stay over visitors
Check guests in, do room allocation and check guests out

House Keeping

Provide professional hospitality services with regard to day visitors and stay over visitors
Ensure that the needs of clients are adequately met
Providing reception services, receiving guests in a friendly manner
Answer telephone in a professional manner, take and relate messages
Welcome guests (day visitors & stay over visitors)
Check guests in, do room allocation and check guests out

Health & Hygiene Services

Take full responsibility for the general cleanliness, health and safety aspects of the entertainment and guest areas
Implement a pest control program for the relevant service areas

Training & Development

Provide guidance and/or mentorship to STH students allocated to the VC Residence, as well as the contract cleaning service
Conduct assessments of students' portfolios, behaviour and performance in support of S to IL process where applicable

Security

Communicate and cooperate with UJ security services and officers on a regular basis
Inform and coordinate with security officers regarding special functions
Adhere to security principles as determined by the UJ security policy and procedures

Personal Training & Development

The incumbent will participate in training programs in discussion with line management and where applicable the relevant official in the Commercial Unit of the STH

Requirements

Education