The University seeks to recruit applicants with requisite qualifications, skills and experience for the following post in the Catering Unit: -
SENIOR COOK ( 2 POSTS)
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares work station
Liaises with Catering Supervisor/Chef on stocks of food supplies
Plans daily menu
Prepares and cooks variety of dishes
Ensures that safety, health and hygiene standards are adhered to
Ensures readiness of work area for the next shift
Manages time for serving meals
Supervises junior staff
Reports occurrences to the Catering Supervisor/Chef
Maintains bin cards and stock control registers
Carries out any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess 5 O’ Level passes including English Language plus a Diploma in Catering/
Cookery/ Hotel Management or related field and at least 5 years experience as a cook. Leadership or
supervisory experience is a requirement. Experience as a Chef would be an added advantage.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to motivate and train junior cooks.
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
Ability to lead a team.
Good customer care.
Ability to cater for large groups and special occasions.
Menu planning including catering for special need.
Good time management.
Honesty and integrity.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include a curriculum vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers and the names, addresses
(including email) and telephone numbers of three contactable referees) and copies of certificates must
be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939
Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE
And emailed to: recruitment@nust.ac.zw in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.
The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 12 July, 2021.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.