Opportunity at
Midlands State University MSUChef /Cook (2 Posts)
Midlands State University seeks two qualified professionals to fill the role of Chef / Cook. This full-time, on-site opportunity involves managing various kitchen duties to support…
Career Tools
About This Role
Midlands State University seeks two qualified professionals to fill the role of Chef / Cook. This full-time, on-site opportunity involves managing various kitchen duties to support daily catering operations at the institution. This position is well-suited for individuals who possess a background in professional cookery, maintain strong personal hygiene standards, and excel in fast-paced environments requiring the handling of multiple food orders simultaneously. The selected candidates will work under supervision…
Job Description
Midlands State University seeks two qualified professionals to fill the role of Chef / Cook. This full-time, on-site opportunity involves managing various kitchen duties to support daily catering operations at the institution.
This position is well-suited for individuals who possess a background in professional cookery, maintain strong personal hygiene standards, and excel in fast-paced environments requiring the handling of multiple food orders simultaneously. The selected candidates will work under supervision to ensure all meals are prepared, seasoned, and served efficiently.
Key duties include organizing shift ingredients, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen workstations, monitoring food freshness, and adhering to strict health and safety regulations. Personnel will also manage kitchen assets, track stock reorder levels, minimize waste, and complete necessary requisitions for both food and non-food items.
Midlands State University operates as an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages female applicants to apply in an effort to promote gender parity.
Responsibilities
- Prepare shift ingredients such as washing vegetables and seasoning meat
- Set up ovens, grills, and kitchen utensils before service
- Comply with all health and safety regulations
- Manage multiple orders at the same time
- Store food and detergents correctly
- Clean and sanitize workstations and kitchen tools
- Monitor and maintain stock reorder levels
- Serve completed dishes at the designated serving point
- Manage assets, control stock, and limit waste
- Inspect food freshness prior to preparation
- Coordinate and oversee stock movement during and after service hours
- Taste dishes before they are served
- Submit requisitions for kitchen supplies and food items
- Follow established hand over and take over procedures
- Perform additional tasks assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Possess five Ordinary Level passes including English
- Bring at least two years of demonstrated experience in catering operations
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Work effectively as part of a team and under minimal supervision
- Display excellent customer service, time management, and organizational skills
- Maintain thorough knowledge of kitchen, food, and personal hygiene
Qualifications
- National Certificate in Professional Cookery
- National Diploma in Professional Cookery
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers are based only on the employer’s listing; where it doesn’t say, neither do we.
What is the employment type and remote status for this role?
This is a full-time position that operates on-site.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Applicants must have five Ordinary Level passes including English and a National Certificate in Professional Cookery, while a National Diploma in Professional Cookery serves as an added advantage. Candidates also need at least two years of proven experience in catering operations.
What is the deadline for submitting applications?
The closing date for applications is 19 October 2026.
How should applications be submitted?
Applications must be sent as a single merged PDF file to vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw and addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.
What is the salary for this position?
The job posting does not specify the salary for this role.
Sample Interview Questions
AI-generated questions tailored to this specific role — a preview of the full practice set.