Position Summary

Campus: Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

Job Description:
 
The School of Tourism & Hospitality develops future-fit leadership for the Tourism & Hospitality sector by providing both high quality programme offerings as well as facilities which host functions and events.  These commercial facilities and services add to the high-quality teaching & learning environment that the students are exposed to.
 
Responsibilities:
 
  • Order the appropriate quantity and quality of food required and ensure proper stock control in order to achieve the required targets.
  • Ensure the daily production against the requirements.
  • Ensure that hygiene requirements in terms of HACCP are adhered to.
  • Manage the correct use of equipment and ensure maintenance thereof when necessary.
  • Providing good customer service to the relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide guidance and/or mentorship to students in the production of food.
  • Conduct assessments of students' portfolios, behaviour and performance to facilitate the WIL process.

Minimum requirements

  • Diploma (NQF 6)  
  • Minimum of 3 years' professional cookery experience in relation to Sous Chef within the hotel industry, preferably in the 5-star/fine dining environment
  • Teaching experience
  • Proven computer skills in Windows and MS Office
  • Industry knowledge
  • Wine knowledge
  • Kitchen management
Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:
 
  • Computer Literacy
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Good customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good organisational and administrative abilities
  • Food cost control / accounts
Recommendations:
 
  • Assessment skills
  • Understanding of the academic environment
  • MICROS experience
Enquiries:
 
Enquiries regardin the job content: Mr Gerald Hamadziripi on Tel: (011) 559-1159
Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mrs Antoinette Kanfer (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559-2548

 

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

 

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