University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 08 MAR 2024
JUNIOR COOK: SUPPORT SERVICES; CATERING SERVICES (27 POSTS) UZ VN HOTEL
AND LEISURE PVT LTD (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate must be able to:
Receive instructions from the Senior Cook every morning on what to prepare and cook breakfast when in the morning shift.
Prepare meals according to recipe given by the Senior Cook.
Prepare meals for conference participation during vacation and for students who remain on campus during the vacation.
Set up the serving area and dishing food to students on the serving point.
Portion the food during service as per Senior Cook’s portion sizes recommendations.
Adhere to health and safety standards in the kitchen.
Follow the duty roaster compiled by the Senior Cook so as to ensure the smooth flow of service in the kitchen.
Attend to all in-house training programmes as organized by the Senior Cook or the Assistant Director, Catering Services.
Prepare good quality meals and displaying these attractively on the server.
Assist the Dining Hall Supervisors to clear used plates and cutlery from the tables.
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (HEXCO)
Certificate in Culinary Arts – City &Guilds or Professional Cookery or in
Possession of at least 2 ‘A’ Level passes will be an added advantage.
A minimum of 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified.
Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 129, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Resources Department
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is Friday 08 March 2024
`The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.