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Job Summary
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Job Description
- Plan and prepare nutritious, age-appropriate meals and snacks for children.
- Cater for allergies, dietary requirements and approved meal plans.
- Manage food portions, serving times and daily kitchen operations.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
- Monitor stock levels, place orders and control food waste.
- Supervise and guide the assistant cook or kitchen staff.
Key Skills / Requirements
- Proven experience as a cook, preferably in a school or childcare environment.
- Knowledge of children’s nutrition, food allergies and portion control.
- Food-safety or food-handling certification would be advantageous.
- Good planning, time-management and stock-control skills.
- Ability to prepare meals for large groups consistently.
- Clear criminal record and required child-safeguarding clearance.
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Previous Hospitality experience would be beneficial