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Cook - Midlands State University

Midlands State University

Expires: 17 Nov 2024

Full Time

Gweru

Customer Service

job Description

STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION: CATERING SERVICES SECTION
POST: Cook

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 multiple orders at one time.
-Ensure proper storage of food and detergents.
-Sanitize and clean workstations and utensils.
-Maintenance of reordering stock levels.
-Serving prepared food items at the serving point.
-Asset management.
-Control stock and minimise 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 work station.
-Practice laid down handover and take over procedures
-Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

-5 ordinary level passes including English.
-National Certificate in Professional Cookery.
-A National Diploma in professional cooking will be an added advantage.
-At least (2) years post-qualification working experience in Catering operations.

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.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, 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 to:

Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
[email protected]

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

Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format.
The closing date for this advert is 17 November 2024.
Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert. If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.

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Job overview

  • Location

    Gweru

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    17 Nov 2024

  • Date Posted

    12 Nov 2024