Chef /Cook (2 Posts)
Tourism, Hospitality, Hotel Jobs
- Midlands State University MSU
- Expires 19 Oct 2026
- Gweru
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following 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
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
APPLICATIONS
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: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.
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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