Chef
2025-07-26T08:31:25+00:00
Donoli’s kitchen
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heart of Silverest
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Hospitality, and Tourism
Restaurant & Hospitality
2025-07-31T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Job summary:
Donoli’s Kitchen is seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, a creative approach to cooking, an open mind to learning and the ability to prepare both authentic traditional Zambian food and popular Western dishes. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality meals that delight our diverse clientele.
Responsibilities:
* Food Preparation:
* Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Zambian food and Western dishes according to established recipes and standards.
* Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation.
* Prepare ingredients, including chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
* Manage food preparation and cooking times efficiently.
* Menu Development:
* Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to develop and refine menu items.
* Contribute creative ideas for new dishes and specials, incorporating local flavors and ingredients.
* Keep up-to-date with current food trends and customer preferences.
* Kitchen Management:
* Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
* Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
* Minimize food waste and control costs.
* Ensure proper storage of all food items.
* Team Collaboration:
* Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service.
* Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
* Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff.
* Customer Satisfaction:
* Ensure that all dishes are prepared to meet customer expectations.
* Address customer feedback and make necessary adjustments.
* Be able to adapt to customer dietary needs.
Qualifications:
*Certificate or diploma in food production and other related fields
* Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant setting.
* Strong knowledge of African and Western cuisine.
* Ability to prepare a wide range of dishes with consistent quality.
* Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.
* Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* A passion for food and a creative approach to cooking.
* Experience with local Zambian cuisine is very important.
Food Preparation: * Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Zambian food and Western dishes according to established recipes and standards. * Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation. * Prepare ingredients, including chopping, seasoning, and marinating. * Manage food preparation and cooking times efficiently. * Menu Development: * Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to develop and refine menu items. * Contribute creative ideas for new dishes and specials, incorporating local flavors and ingredients. * Keep up-to-date with current food trends and customer preferences. * Kitchen Management: * Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment. * Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. * Manage inventory and order supplies as needed. * Minimize food waste and control costs. * Ensure proper storage of all food items. * Team Collaboration: * Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service. * Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff. * Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff. * Customer Satisfaction: * Ensure that all dishes are prepared to meet customer expectations. * Address customer feedback and make necessary adjustments. * Be able to adapt to customer dietary needs.
Certificate or diploma in food production and other related fields * Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant setting. * Strong knowledge of African and Western cuisine. * Ability to prepare a wide range of dishes with consistent quality. * Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail. * Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Strong organizational and time-management skills. * A passion for food and a creative approach to cooking. * Experience with local Zambian cuisine is very important.
JOB-6884925d2514f
Vacancy title:
Chef
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
Donoli’s kitchen
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 31 2025
Duty Station:
heart of Silverest | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job summary:
Donoli’s Kitchen is seeking a talented and passionate Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, a creative approach to cooking, an open mind to learning and the ability to prepare both authentic traditional Zambian food and popular Western dishes. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality meals that delight our diverse clientele.
Responsibilities:
* Food Preparation:
* Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Zambian food and Western dishes according to established recipes and standards.
* Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation.
* Prepare ingredients, including chopping, seasoning, and marinating.
* Manage food preparation and cooking times efficiently.
* Menu Development:
* Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to develop and refine menu items.
* Contribute creative ideas for new dishes and specials, incorporating local flavors and ingredients.
* Keep up-to-date with current food trends and customer preferences.
* Kitchen Management:
* Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
* Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
* Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
* Minimize food waste and control costs.
* Ensure proper storage of all food items.
* Team Collaboration:
* Work closely with kitchen staff to ensure smooth and efficient service.
* Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff.
* Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff.
* Customer Satisfaction:
* Ensure that all dishes are prepared to meet customer expectations.
* Address customer feedback and make necessary adjustments.
* Be able to adapt to customer dietary needs.
Qualifications:
*Certificate or diploma in food production and other related fields
* Proven experience as a Chef or Cook in a restaurant setting.
* Strong knowledge of African and Western cuisine.
* Ability to prepare a wide range of dishes with consistent quality.
* Excellent culinary skills and attention to detail.
* Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* A passion for food and a creative approach to cooking.
* Experience with local Zambian cuisine is very important.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: professional certificate
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