Head Cook

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitable qualified and experienced candidates to fill in the above mentioned position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Check freshness of food and ingredients.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of Cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Develop recipes and determine how to present the food.
• Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Hire, train and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies and Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) Ordinary Level subjects including English Language.
• In addition the applicants must have a National Diploma in Professional Cookery/National Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality/Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management/Diploma in Hotel and Catering Studies/Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management/Diploma in Professional Cooking and Culinary Arts.
• Five (5) years relevant post qualification experience as a Cook is a requirement.

Other

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to: recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.