Chef - Plantations SOCFINAF Ghana

Plantations Socfinaf Ghana (PSG) Limited wishes to inform all qualified and interested candidates about a vacant position. Kindly find details of the vacancy below.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide quality and nutritious meals for our workforce, managers, and visiting corporate guests. You will oversee menu planning, daily food preparation, inventory management at the kitchen, and strict kitchen hygiene.

REPORTS TO: Recreational Center Supervisor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities shall include, but not limited to;

• Design, cost, and execute a versatile menu featuring first-class casual dining, healthy snacks, and specialized packages for parties or corporate events.

• Oversee daily food preparation, cooking, and presentation while ensuring consistency in quality.

• Manage food ordering, stock rotation, inventory levels, and supplier relationships to minimize waste and control food costs.

• Ensure that care is taken in the preparation or cooking of food.

• Enforce strict hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in accordance with local health regulations and food safety laws.

• Ensure that good, quality and appropriate cooking materials and ingredients are always used in the preparation of food.

• Oversee the proper operation, regular cleaning, and preventive maintenance of all kitchen machinery and cold storage units.

• Accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies efficiently while ensuring fast service during peak hours.

• Maintain adequate reserves of non-perishable goods to guarantee uninterrupted food service during seasonal or logistical disruptions.

• Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the superior from time to time.

RSPO, HSE, and ISO Responsibilities:

• Comply with all applicable RSPO and ISO 14001:2015 requirements, including policies and plans, as applicable

• Contribute and promote a positive culture by complying with all safety and environmental management procedures, security protocols, and emergency response measures, and assist in carrying out actions that would mitigate the risk of injury to myself and other employees and damage to plant, equipment, and the environment.

• Be aware of the environmental policy, the significant environmental aspects and related actual or potential environmental impacts associated with my work, my contribution to the effectiveness of the environmental management system, and the implications of not conforming with the environmental management system requirements.

• Work safely and ensure that environmental aspects, including but not limited to waste, are managed properly.

• Take personal responsibility for my safety and the safety of others by adhering to all workplace health, safety, and security requirements.

• Ensure the proper use of company-provided PPE and exercise due care in performing my assigned duties.

• Promptly report any injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions, or environmental incidents to my supervisor and help identify and correct unsafe acts or behaviors.

• Actively participate in toolbox meetings, required training, and cooperate during incident or hazard investigations.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Catering/Catering II or SSSCE/WASSCE or its equivalent with some professional catering certificate

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager, preferably in a high-volume casual dining, resort, or recreational setting.

• Must possess a valid Food Handler's Certificate (Medical Health Certificate) from a recognized Metropolitan, Municipal, or District Assembly (MMDA) in Ghana.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Nutritional resources management skills.

• Knowledge in the preparation of a variety of dishes (Local and continental).

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.

• Knowledge in diet management, especially for expatriates.

• Very good customer service skills.

PERSONALITY COMPETENCIES

• Must have high level of integrity

• Attention to details

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

• Ability to work in a team.

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