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Midlands State UniversityChef /Cook (2 Posts)
Midlands State University seeks two qualified individuals to join its catering team as a Chef /Cook located on-site in Harare. This full-time opportunity requires hands-on involvement…
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Midlands State University seeks two qualified individuals to join its catering team as a Chef /Cook located on-site in Harare. This full-time opportunity requires hands-on involvement in food preparation, kitchen maintenance, and inventory oversight. The role is well-suited for hospitality professionals with a background in catering operations who can manage multiple meal orders simultaneously while adhering strictly to safety guidelines. As part of the Catering Services Department, the selected candidates…
Job Description
Midlands State University seeks two qualified individuals to join its catering team as a Chef /Cook located on-site in Harare. This full-time opportunity requires hands-on involvement in food preparation, kitchen maintenance, and inventory oversight. The role is well-suited for hospitality professionals with a background in catering operations who can manage multiple meal orders simultaneously while adhering strictly to safety guidelines.
As part of the Catering Services Department, the selected candidates will handle daily kitchen duties ranging from ingredient preparation and equipment setup to stock control and workstation sanitation. Responsibilities also include serving meals, tasting food prior to service, submitting requisitions for supplies, and following established handover protocols. The position calls for strong interpersonal abilities, effective time management, and a commitment to customer satisfaction when interacting with patrons.
Midlands State University operates as an equal opportunities employer and encourages female candidates to apply in order to promote gender parity. Interested applicants must submit their complete application package as a single merged PDF file by the closing date of 19 October 2026.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients, clean vegetables, and season meat for the shift
- Set up ovens, grills, and kitchen utensils before service
- Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations
- Manage multiple customer orders concurrently
- Store food items and detergents correctly
- Sanitize and clean workstations and cooking tools
- Monitor and maintain appropriate stock reorder levels
- Serve prepared dishes at the designated serving point
- Handle asset management and control stock to reduce waste
- Inspect the freshness of food ingredients prior to cooking
- Coordinate and control stock movement during and after service
- Taste prepared dishes before meals are served
- Submit requisitions for food and non-food supplies
- Execute established handover and take-over procedures
- Perform additional tasks assigned by supervisors
Requirements
- Possess five ordinary level passes including English
- Bring at least two years of proven experience in catering operations
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
- Work effectively as a team player with the ability to operate under minimum supervision
- Exhibit strong customer service skills with the ability to prioritize patron requests
- Maintain a clear understanding of food, kitchen, and personal hygiene
- Possess excellent organizational and time management abilities
Qualifications
- National Certificate in Professional Cookery
- National Diploma in Professional Cookery
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is located in Harare and is on-site.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time employment opportunity.
What qualifications are required to apply?
Applicants must have five ordinary level passes including English and at least two years of proven history in catering operations. A National Certificate in Professional Cookery is required, while a National Diploma in professional cookery serves as an added advantage.
What is the salary for this position?
The source posting does not specify the salary.
How do I apply for the Chef /Cook post?
Applicants must send an application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, academic copies, national identification, curriculum vitae with personal and salary details, date of availability, contact numbers, and three referee names and email addresses. This complete application pack must be sent as a single merged PDF file to the specified human resource email address by 19 October 2026, clearly stating the post in the subject line.
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