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Traverze TravelAirport Lounge Kitchen Assistant Chef
Traverze Travel seeks an Airport Lounge Kitchen Assistant Chef for its operations in Harare. This full-time position involves assisting the Head Chef with daily culinary duties,…
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Traverze Travel seeks an Airport Lounge Kitchen Assistant Chef for its operations in Harare. This full-time position involves assisting the Head Chef with daily culinary duties, ensuring high food quality, and maintaining kitchen sanitation within a busy airport lounge environment. The role requires executing fast-paced catering services that meet fine-dining standards while adhering to strict safety protocols. Suitable candidates will have professional culinary experience in busy commercial kitchens and the…
Job Description
Traverze Travel seeks an Airport Lounge Kitchen Assistant Chef for its operations in Harare. This full-time position involves assisting the Head Chef with daily culinary duties, ensuring high food quality, and maintaining kitchen sanitation within a busy airport lounge environment. The role requires executing fast-paced catering services that meet fine-dining standards while adhering to strict safety protocols.
Suitable candidates will have professional culinary experience in busy commercial kitchens and the flexibility to accommodate varying operational hours tied to flight schedules. The successful applicant will manage workstations, monitor food rotation, assist with inventory deliveries, and maintain compliance with HACCP and local regulations.
Responsibilities
- Help the Head Chef prepare ingredients and assemble hot and cold dishes
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stock levels at all workstations
- Check food shelf life, ingredient rotation, and proper storage methods
- Follow HACCP rules, local food safety rules, and airport security procedures
- Notify the Head Chef of low inventory and help receive and store deliveries
- Operate and clean kitchen appliances and food prep machinery safely
Requirements
- At least two years of professional kitchen experience in a high-volume hotel, restaurant, or lounge
- Good understanding of basic cooking techniques, knife skills, and food preparation
- Availability to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays based on flight schedules
- Eligibility to secure necessary airport access credentials and background clearance
Qualifications
- Valid Food Handler Safety Certificate or regional equivalent
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location of this job?
The position is located in Harare.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
What experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have a minimum of two years of professional kitchen experience in a high-volume hotel, restaurant, or lounge setting, along with a valid Food Handler Safety Certificate or regional equivalent.
Is the salary specified in the posting?
No, the salary is not stated in the job posting.
How can I apply for this position?
Candidates can apply by sending their CV to careers@lounge.co.zw.
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