Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Gheewala Zambia Staffing & Recruitment Agency is seeking skilled, passionate, and hardworking Cooks to join our catering team. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting smooth kitchen operations while delivering excellent food service to customers.

Responsibilities or duties

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Assist the Head Chef in planning and executing daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Properly handle, store, and label food items to prevent wastage and contamination.
• Monitor food stock levels and report shortages to the Head Chef.
• Assist with menu preparation and suggest improvements where necessary.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained properly.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times.
• Work effectively with other kitchen and catering staff to ensure excellent service delivery.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Certificate or qualification in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality, or related field will be an added advantage.
• Valid food safety or hygiene certification is an added advantage.

Experience needed

• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience working as a Cook, Kitchen Assistant or similar role.
• Experience in catering, restaurants, hotels, or large-scale food preparation environments.
• Ability to prepare different types of meals while maintaining consistent quality.
• Experience working under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Good knowledge of food preparation techniques and cooking methods.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance.
• Understanding of portion control, food presentation, and stock management.
• Basic knowledge of menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Creativity and passion for food preparation.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Reliability, discipline, and professionalism.
• Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Assist the Head Chef in planning and executing daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
• Properly handle, store, and label food items to prevent wastage and contamination.
• Monitor food stock levels and report shortages to the Head Chef.
• Assist with menu preparation and suggest improvements where necessary.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are cleaned and maintained properly.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times.
• Work effectively with other kitchen and catering staff to ensure excellent service delivery.

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Creativity and passion for food preparation.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Reliability, discipline, and professionalism.

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Certificate or qualification in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality, or related field will be an added advantage.
• Valid food safety or hygiene certification is an added advantage.