University of the Free State Internships 2024 / 2025

Deadline: 30 August 2024

Location: Bloemfontein, South Africa

University of the Free State Internships

University of the Free State (UFS) is accepting applications for the Chefs Internship Programme.

Salary: A stipend of R8 293.75 will be paid per month.

Duties and responsibilities:

Prepare meals in the various food outlets for clientele to a high standard.
Assist with functions in accordance with the business requirements.
Assist in operating commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, ovens and fryers.
Make sure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully.
Ensure that food items are properly rotated in refrigerators and any near expiry ones are dealt with according to the restaurant’s policies.
Help chefs in cooking activities by providing input and managing work.
Set up food stations by following chefs’ orders.
Make sure that recipes are followed properly during food preparation and cooking time.
Handle portion control requirements and presentation standards.
Arrange food items aesthetically on serving plates.
Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times.
Ensure that best food practices and kitchen hygiene protocol is adhered to.
Provide guidance to kitchen staff in upholding high culinary standards.
Make sure that all leftover food is stored properly.
Assist in checking food deliveries for both quantity and quality standards.
Provide input into stock rotation activities and make sure that food inventory is in check.
Assist with functions after hours and weekends depending on business requirements.

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Inherent requirements:

A qualification in food preparation and cooking from a recognized and accredited culinary institution equivalent to a National Vocational Certificate on NQF level 4.

Recommendations:

The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position.

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