Professional Catering Opportunity at Empact Group – Food Solutions
Empact Group is recruiting a skilled and dedicated Cook to join its Food Solutions division on a permanent basis in Bloemfontein, Free State. This associate-level operations role is ideal for an experienced catering professional with a strong passion for food preparation, service quality, and compliance with food safety standards within a contract catering environment.
The position plays an important role in daily kitchen production, ensuring that meals are prepared to a high standard while meeting customer expectations, dietary requirements, and operational guidelines.
About the Role
The Cook is responsible for preparing food for daily kitchen production to ensure consistent delivery of quality meals and service. The role requires hands-on involvement in food preparation, adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a structured catering environment.
This position suits a professional who enjoys working as part of a team, can perform under pressure, and understands the importance of customer service within a food production setting. Exposure to contract catering or hotel environments will be highly beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation and Daily Kitchen Production
The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing food for daily kitchen production in line with approved menus, recipes, and operational requirements. This includes ensuring correct preparation techniques, portion control, and presentation standards to deliver consistent, high-quality meals.
Quality Food Service Delivery
A key responsibility of the role is to provide quality food service that meets customer expectations and organisational standards. The Cook must ensure that all food prepared is fresh, appealing, and served in accordance with established service guidelines.
Food Safety and Compliance
The role requires strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and health regulations. The Cook must ensure compliance with all food safety standards, cleaning procedures, and operational controls to maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.
Special Diets and Customer Requirements
The Cook will be required to prepare meals catering for special dietary requirements when needed. Attention to detail and understanding of dietary specifications are essential to ensure safe and appropriate food preparation.
Teamwork and Operational Support
The position requires contributing positively to teamwork within the kitchen environment. The Cook must collaborate effectively with colleagues, support daily production needs, and assist where required to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates applying for this position must meet the following requirements:
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Matric (essential)
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Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Cook in a contract catering environment (essential)
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Customer service experience (essential)
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Strong understanding of food preparation and kitchen operations
Qualifications and Experience (Advantageous)
While not essential, the following will be advantageous:
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Professional Cookery Certificate
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Experience in a hotel or hospitality environment
Key Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong capability in:
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Food preparation and daily kitchen production
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Knowledge of and compliance with food safety standards
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Customer service and communication skills
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Teamwork and collaboration
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment
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Understanding of special dietary requirements
Fundamental Competencies
This role requires an individual who is:
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Detail-oriented and quality-focused
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Customer-service driven
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Reliable and disciplined
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Able to perform well under pressure
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Committed to maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards
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A supportive team player within a structured catering operation
Employment Details
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Position Type: Permanent
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Company: Empact Group
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Division: Empact Group Food Solutions
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Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
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Industry: Food and Beverages
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Job Functional Area: Operations
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Experience Level: Associate
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Candidates who meet the above requirements and have experience in contract catering food preparation are encouraged to submit their applications.
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