Job brief

We are looking for a Service Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers.

Our Service Chef responsibilities include preparing recipes, setting up stations and delivering high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Monitor food stock
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience of 2 years as a Chef or Cook in an established restaurant.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and fryers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Culinary school diploma preferred

Must be able to work night shifts ending at 11pm, 5 days a week and live within close proximity to Woodlands, Lusaka.