Chef/Cook

DUE: 12 JUN 2026

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

CATERING SERVICES

Post : Chef/Cook

Qualifications and Experience

5 ordinary level passes, including English Language.
Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
At least (2) years proven history in the Catering operations.
Class one in food production is an added advantage.

Desired Attributes

The position requires a person who possesses the following attributes

Good communication skills.
Must possess interpersonal skills and abilities.
Must be a team player.
Should be able to work under minimum supervision.
Strong customer-service skills.
Ability to courteously deal with patrons and put their wishes first.
Understanding food, kitchen and personal hygiene.
Excellent organisational and time management.

Duties and responsibilities

Prepare ingredients for the shift, wash vegetables, season meat etc.
Prepare oven, utensils and grills for the shift.
Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
Handling of multiple orders at one time.
Ensure proper storage of food and detergents.
Sanitize and clean workstations and utensils.

Maintenance of reorder stock levels.
Serving prepared food items at the serving point.
Asset management.
Control stock and minimize wastage.
Check the freshness of food before preparation.
Coordination and control of stock movement during and after service time
Tasting prepared food before service.
Do all the requisitions of food and non-food items for the workstation.
Practice laid down handover and takeover procedures
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.

Closing date for applications is 12 June 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.