Griller at Optiven

We are urgently looking to hire a passionate and result oriented person to fill a vacancy for a Griller.

The Griller will be required to make sure that whatever he/she prepares, conforms to the Restaurant’s standards for taste, portioning and visual appeal whilst adhering to all Health and Food Safety areas laid out by management.

He/she will also demonstrate and help maintain high levels of service that consistently exceeds client’s expectations by performing the following duties and responsibilities;

• Perform starting up duties by switching on grills and oven at the beginning of each shift
• Ascertain that all items that need to be grilled or cooked are properly laid out, cut, cubed or sliced according to specified requirements
• Grill cheese, meats, poultry and vegetables by following set procedures and grilling times
• Ascertain that heat and timers are accurately adjusted for each item that needs to be grilled
• Perform marinating and sautéing activities according to established recipes and procedures
• Put together dishes of grilled food by portioning meats, cheeses and vegetables appropriately
• Ascertain that appropriate cleaning and sanitizing procedures are followed at the end of the shift
• Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of grilling equipment and utensils and provide feedback to the Restaurant Manager in case either is damaged or worn out
• Assist in handling cooking duties by preparing ingredients or grilling them to make them part of a cooked or broiled dish
• To be flexible and willing to help other departments at busy times if required
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed to provide total guest satisfaction
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Diploma in Food Production, Culinary Schooling or any other related field from a recognized institution
• Results-oriented, detail-oriented, organized, able to multi-task, and willing to work beyond normal scheduled work hours as necessary
• The ideal Griller will have proven experience within quality Restaurants or Hotels
• Passion for providing extraordinary service
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Great attitude
• Passion for food production and service
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Professionalism