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Ou Meul Bakery at Windmeul is seeking an organized and detail-oriented individual to guide the kitchen pass and ensure efficient coordination between the kitchen and service staff. This individual will be responsible for calling orders, plating food, ensuring that all dishes meet the restaurant's quality standards, and delivering them to the servers for guest service while working with the kitchen supervisor. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator with a deep understanding of food preparation and presentation. Email your CV to windmeul@oumeul.co.za if you feel you meet the below criteria: Key Responsibilities: Order Coordination: Call out orders to kitchen stations, ensuring every section understands and prepares dishes within the required timeframe. Plating: Oversee the final presentation of all dishes, ensuring food is plated properly according to restaurant standards before it leaves the kitchen. Quality Control: Verify that all dishes are cooked to the correct temperature, presented attractively, and meet the restaurant’s portion size and taste standards. Timing Management: Monitor the timing of orders, ensuring all components of a table’s order are ready simultaneously and that no food is delayed. Communication: Act as the liaison between the kitchen and front-of-house staff, relaying updates on order status and ensuring seamless coordination during service. Menu Knowledge: Have a thorough understanding of the menu, including ingredients, cooking techniques, and presentation details, to accurately guide the plating and presentation process. Problem-Solving: Address any issues that arise during service, such as incorrect orders or delays, working with the kitchen team to rectify problems quickly. Sanitation: Keep the pass area clean, organized, and free of clutter, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Qualifications: Previous experience in a kitchen, preferably in a role involving plating or running a pass. Strong understanding of kitchen operations and flow, including knowledge of various cooking techniques. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, stay calm under pressure, and maintain focus. Attention to detail, ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen is perfect. Ability to multitask and manage timing for multiple orders simultaneously. Food handler certification (preferred). Skills: Strong leadership and teamwork abilities. High level of attention to food quality and presentation. Ability to communicate clearly with both kitchen staff and servers. Problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and food preparation techniques.