Head Chef

Job Posting: 20 December 2023

Closure Date: 31 December 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Duty Station: Kabwe, Zambia

Reports to: Kabwe Branch Manager

Duration: Permanent

Number of Positions: 1

Company Setting

Anda Solutions (www.anda-solutions.com) is a new and small startup specializing in collateral-based loans, payday loans, etc., with interests in travel, agriculture, and the hospitality industry. The Company is committed to providing its clients with excellent customer service. To do this, Anda Solutions believes in transparency, honesty, and integrity in all dealings. Further, the Company upholds gender, geographical, and linguistic diversity at all levels of its staff hierarchy.

Anda Solutions now seeks to recruit a Head Chef to join the budding company. This is a permanent position subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

Reporting Lines

The Head Chef will report directly to the Kabwe Branch Manager under the overall supervision of the Managing Director.

Specific tasks and responsibilities

• Lead menu planning and ensure cost-effectiveness
• Lead the purchasing of all inventories
• Manage inventories and ensure they are always correct
• Supervise all kitchen staff
• Lead the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, and any other foods as planned
• Lead the planning and maintenance of a good environment for the preparation of foods
• Overseer the use of kitchen equipment to ensure safety standards are maintained
• Serve customers as may be required
• He/She will carry out any other duties assigned by the Kabwe Branch Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Commitment and passion for company growth above all else
• This is a full-time on-site position located in Kabwe requiring long hours of work. As such, the role is ideal for physically fit candidates able to remain standing and work for long hours
• G12 Certificate
• Certificate in catering or related fields
• A minimum of 2 years work experience as a Chef in a reputable organization
• Trustworthy with traceable contacts and a fixed abode
• Resident of Kabwe or willing to permanently relocate to Kabwe
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Fluent in at least one Zambian local language
• Traceable Referees – all Referees will be contacted
• Valid Zambian National Registration Card
• Honesty in all dealings and must have no criminal record (Background checks will be done)
• Ability and willingness to abide by all company policies and follow guidance from the Kabwe Branch Manager.