Summary: Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts

Job Details

  • Deadline: 19 Oct 2026
  • Company: iHarare
  • Location: Kenya
  • Salary: To be shared with s...

Job Description

Chef /Cook (2 Posts)

Midlands State University

Expires: 19 Oct 2026

Full Time

Gweru

Salary: To be shared with s...

Hotel And Catering Jobs

job Description

STAFF VACANCY

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:

CATERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

POST A: Chef /Cook (2 Posts)

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for the shift, wash vegetables, season meat etc

Prepare oven, utensils and grills for the shift

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations

Handling multiple orders at one time

Ensure proper storage of food and detergents

Sanitize and clean workstations and utensils

Maintenance of reorder stock levels

Serving prepared food items at the serving point

Asset management

Control stock and minimize wastage

Check freshness of food before preparation

Coordination and control of stock movement during and after service time

Tasting prepared food before service

Do all the requisitions of food and non-food items for the workstation

Practice laid down hand over and take over procedures

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Attributes

The position requires a person who possesses the following attributes

Good communication skills

Must possess interpersonal skills and abilities

Must be a team player

Should be able to work under minimum supervision

Strong customer service skills

Ability to courteously deal with patrons and put their wishes first

Understanding food, kitchen and personal hygiene

Excellent organisational and time management.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience

5 ordinary level passes including English

National Certificate in Professional Cookery

National Diploma in professional cookery as an added advantage.

At least (2) years’ proven history in catering operations.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address:

[email protected]

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Closing date for applications is 19 October 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post they are applying for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

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