Chef

Chef Jobs in Lusaka – Join W&S SERVICES

W&S SERVICES is seeking a creative and dedicated chef to join our expanding mini mart team in Lusaka, Zambia. If you have a passion for preparing fresh, high-quality meals and snacks, this full-time, on-site position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a customer-focused retail environment while advancing your culinary career.

About the Chef Role in Lusaka

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing a diverse range of meals, snacks, and ready-to-eat food items, ensuring exceptional taste, presentation, hygiene, and food safety compliance. Working efficiently in a fast-paced retail setting, you will uphold consistency and minimise food wastage, helping to maintain the mini mart’s reputation for quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present meals and snacks according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure all food is fresh, appetising, correctly portioned, and presented attractively.
• Assist in developing new food options based on customer preferences and demand trends.
• Plan daily food preparation to maintain adequate stock and avoid overproduction.
• Monitor ingredient quality and freshness throughout preparation processes.
• Maintain proper storage, labelling, and preservation of food items and ingredients.
• Adhere to strict food hygiene and safety standards at all times.
• Keep kitchen and food preparation areas clean, organised, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Track stock levels and communicate replenishment needs to management.
• Implement stock rotation practices to minimise waste and ensure ingredient freshness.
• Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, and presentation of all food products.
• Collaborate with mini mart staff to ensure timely availability of food items.
• Assist with inventory checks and report damaged, expired, or low-stock ingredients.
• Operate and clean cooking equipment safely and effectively.
• Comply with company policies and workplace health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and good personal hygiene standards.
• Respond professionally to customer food requests when necessary.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality Management, or related field is an advantage.
• Previous experience as a chef, cook, or in food production is required.
• Experience in mini marts, supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, takeaways, or catering environments is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Ability to prepare a wide variety of meals while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Understanding of portion control and food cost management.
• Basic skills in stock management and inventory control.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent culinary and food preparation skills with attention to detail.
• Creativity in menu development and food presentation.
• Strong commitment to hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Good organisational skills and teamwork spirit.
• Reliability, punctuality, and professional communication.
• Customer-focused approach with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Ability to minimise food wastage through efficient preparation and storage.

Working Conditions

This role requires working in a busy retail food environment with possible early starts, weekends, and public holidays depending on the mini mart’s schedule. The chef must maintain high standards of personal hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety throughout all working hours.

Why Apply for Chef Jobs in Lusaka with W&S SERVICES?

We seek a passionate, dependable, and disciplined individual who takes pride in their cooking and is eager to learn and grow. The ideal candidate will work independently and collaboratively as part of the mini mart team to deliver outstanding food quality and customer satisfaction.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated CV via email to recruitment@portal.bmas.co.za. Please use the subject line: Application – Chef.

Applications must clearly demonstrate relevant experience in cooking, food preparation, hospitality, catering, or related fields. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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