Chef

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and prepare good-quality dishes according to the establishment standards,
Supervise cooking to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes,
Develop and update menus based on seasons and customer preferences,
Prepare a weekly or monthly requisitions for commodities as required,
Work with the management team to control food costs, optimize inventory, and maintain
profitability while ensuring high-quality dishes,
Maintain a clean, hygienic and safe working environment
Use different energy sources for cooking without any major challenges
Work collaboratively with other departments

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
A National Certificate in professional cookery (PC) or a related field.
The candidate must have proven experience as a chef in a similar environment or other
organisations which have busy staff canteens and should have worked for at least 2 years.
The candidate must also have strong leadership and team management skills, knowledge of local and international cuisines and being able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Having either a Diploma or a Higher National Diploma in professional cookery will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

APPLICATIONS
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to [email protected]. The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity Card.

The Application letter should be addressed to:

The Senior Assistant Registrar Human Resources Section Lupane State University PO Box 170 Lupane

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 01 May, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.