👨🍳 Cook Vacancy – ANEW Hotel Hilton | Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Company: ANEW Hotel Hilton
Position: Cook
Department: Food & Beverage
Location: Hilton, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role
ANEW Hotel Hilton is looking for a passionate, reliable, and experienced Cook to join its Food & Beverage team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene, and hospitality standards.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and is committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation
- Prepare and cook menu items according to approved recipes.
- Maintain portion control and food presentation standards.
- Prepare meals for à la carte, buffet, and special requests.
- Ensure food is served at the correct quality and temperature.
- Keep workstations clean, organised, and fully stocked.
Quality & Food Safety
- Follow recipe specifications and hotel standards.
- Monitor food quality and freshness.
- Practise proper food storage and stock rotation.
- Label food items correctly.
- Follow HACCP food safety procedures.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene.
- Minimise food waste through proper portion control.
Operational Support
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
- Assist with stock takes and inventory control.
- Record food and storage temperatures.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
- Follow daily cleaning schedules.
- Support cost control initiatives.
Teamwork
- Work closely with the kitchen team.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and chefs.
- Assist colleagues during busy service periods.
- Communicate effectively with team members.
- Maintain a professional attitude at all times.
Health & Safety
- Follow occupational health and safety procedures.
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely.
- Handle waste correctly.
- Support pest control and cleanliness programmes.
- Report hazards or equipment faults immediately.
Skills and Competencies
Successful applicants should have:
- Experience in food preparation and cooking.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Understanding of kitchen operations.
- Good time management and multitasking skills.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Knowledge of recipes and menu preparation.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Ability to manage stock and inventory.
- Physical stamina to work long hours in a busy kitchen.
Performance Expectations
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain:
- High food quality standards.
- Consistent recipe compliance.
- Well-organised workstations.
- Excellent hygiene and safety standards.
- Effective waste control.
- Strong teamwork.
- Customer satisfaction.
- Compliance with all hotel policies and food safety regulations.
Why Join ANEW Hotel Hilton?
ANEW Hotels offers employees the opportunity to work in a professional hospitality environment where quality service, teamwork, and career development are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate cooks looking to grow their careers in the hospitality industry.
📍 Location: Hilton, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Apply now and become part of the talented culinary team at ANEW Hotel Hilton.