Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess 5 O’ Level passes including English Language plus a Diploma in Catering/
Cookery/ Hotel Management or related field and at least 5 years experience as a cook. Leadership or
supervisory experience is a requirement. Experience as a Chef would be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepares work station
• Liaises with Catering Supervisor/Chef on stocks of food supplies
• Plans daily menu
• Prepares and cooks variety of dishes
• Ensures that safety, health and hygiene standards are adhered to
• Ensures readiness of work area for the next shift
• Manages time for serving meals
• Supervises junior staff
• Reports occurrences to the Catering Supervisor/Chef
• Maintains bin cards and stock control registers
• Carries out any other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and train junior cooks.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Good customer care.
• Ability to cater for large groups and special occasions.
• Menu planning including catering for special need.
• Good time management.
• Honesty and integrity.
Job Summary
More Information
- Job Application Details APPLICATION PROCEDURE All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a curriculum vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses (including email) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to: The Senior Assistant Registrar Human Resources Department National University of Science and Technology P O Box AC 939 Ascot Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE And emailed to: [email protected] in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line. The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 12 July, 2021. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.