Quality, Hygiene & Stock Controller – Woolworths
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Industry: Wholesale & Retail Trade
Category: Retail Operations
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: January 16, 2025
Reference: woolw_001035
Introduction
Woolworths, a renowned South African retailer, is seeking a Quality, Hygiene & Stock Controller to join their Head Office Catering Department in Cape Town. This role is pivotal in maintaining operational excellence, food safety, and hygiene standards. If you have experience in hospitality or corporate kitchens and are committed to quality and compliance, this opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Kitchen Hygiene and Cleanliness
- Supervise kitchen cleaning, ensuring all areas are equipped with appropriate cleaning tools and products.
- Breakfast Preparation
- Assist with early morning breakfast setup while adhering to food safety standards.
- Stock Management
- Manage refrigerator stock, ensuring correct storage per cold chain protocols.
- Conduct regular temperature checks and record findings, addressing any issues promptly.
- Ingredient Issuance
- Issue wet and dry ingredients required for meal preparation.
- Communicate stock shortages to the Cooks Team Leader and assist in sourcing items.
- Menu Coordination
- Relay menu updates to the Cooks Team Leader to ensure accurate preparations.
- Audits and Compliance
- Conduct ad-hoc audits and assist in preparing for bi-annual audits.
- Maintain required documentation and ensure processes meet company standards.
- Operational Tasks
- Complete daily kitchen checklists to ensure procedures are followed.
- Report maintenance and pest control issues to external suppliers.
- Notify management of urgent issues and assist in resolving them promptly.
- Continuous Improvement
- Regularly review and optimize operational processes to uphold high standards.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
- Matric (Grade 12) qualification is essential.
Experience:
- At least 1 year in a similar role within the hospitality, corporate kitchen, or canteen environment.
Technical Skills:
-Knowledge of audit processes and cold chain disciplines.
-Proficiency in English for detailed reporting.
-Computer literacy for documentation and reporting.
Behavioral Competencies
–Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively to achieve goals.
–Organizational Skills: Strong planning abilities for efficient task completion.
–Attention to Detail: Ensuring consistent adherence to quality standards.
–Quality Driven: Commitment to maintaining and improving quality.
–Customer Focused: Understanding of customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
–High-Pressure Handling: Performing well in fast-paced environments.
–Flexibility and Innovation: Adapting to change and proactively solving problems.
–Strong Communication: Effective verbal and written communication with teams and suppliers.
Employment Equity
Woolworths is committed to transformation and will consider employment equity goals in the recruitment process.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, visit the official Woolworths careers website and complete the online application form. Ensure you submit an updated CV along with any required supporting documentation.
Closing Date: January 16, 2025
If you are passionate about upholding high standards of quality, hygiene, and stock control in a fast-paced kitchen environment, this is your opportunity to grow your career with Woolworths.