Job Description
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Full-Time Cook/Chef – to be based in Harare.
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe.
Position Type: Full-Time, Stay-Out.
Advert Summary
We are a community-focused, high-impact nutritional program dedicated to providing nourishing, high-yield dietary support to vulnerable populations. We operate a high-volume central production kitchen in Harare and are seeking an energetic, technically skilled, and hands-on Lead Cook/Chef to drive our culinary operations.
If you are a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, excels at managing kitchen workflows, and wants to leverage your skills for social impact, we invite you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
1. Large-Scale Cooking: Prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious meals ranging from 200 to 1,200 portions, 4 to 5 times a week.
2. Kitchen Operations & HACCP Management: Oversee daily kitchen workflows. Implement and maintain rigorous Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS), including Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, safe food storage practices (FIFO/LIFO), temperature monitoring, and sanitization protocols.
3. Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely and harmoniously with a diverse team of staff and community volunteers.
4. All-Round Kitchen Support: Actively participate in all phases of production, including raw ingredient prep, cooking, portioning, and comprehensive sanitation of the station and equipment post-service.
5. Physical Demands: Comfortably handle the physical requirements of a high-volume kitchen, including heavy lifting (e.g., large pots and bulk ingredients).
Qualifications and Experience
Requirements & Qualifications
1. Experience: Proven experience cooking in high-volume, large-scale catering environments (experience with hundreds of portions is essential).
2. Certifications: Must possess a valid Medical Certificate.
3. A minimum of two verifiable, traceable professional references.
Personal Attributes:
1. Highly reliable, honest, and of sober habits, maintaining absolute professionalism under pressure.
2. A true team player with a positive attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
3. A collaborative team player with a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to lead by example.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to mentor and guide untrained community volunteers effectively.
How to Apply
How to Apply
mukwambotsitsi19@gmail.com