The incumbent reports to the Catering Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
➢ Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
➢ Class 1 Journeyman in professional cookery
➢ At least 2 years of experience in catering, hotel, or large-scale food service operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Menu Planning & Customization: Developing balanced meals while tailoring menus to meet specific
customer requirements and dietary needs.
2. Applying diverse cooking techniques to prepare dishes that consistently meet established recipes and
quality standards.
3. Artistic Presentation: Overseeing the final plating and garnishing of dishes to ensure a high-end visual
experience for the guest.
4. Rigorous Food Safety: Adhering to strict hygiene protocols, including the identification and
management of food allergens and safety risks.
5. Sanitation Management: Maintaining a pristine and sanitary work environment to comply with health
department regulations and kitchen safety.
6. Supply Chain Quality Control: Inspecting all incoming food deliveries for quality and strictly
monitoring inventory expiry dates.
7. Sensory Testing: Conducting final taste and quality checks on every dish before service to ensure flavor
profile and temperature accuracy.
8. Operational Coordination: Synchronizing kitchen teams and front-office staff to manage “time
staggering” and seamless service flow.
9. Continuous Improvement: Proactively gathering and analyzing customer feedback to refine recipes
and enhance the overall dining experience.
ATTRIBUTES / COMPETENCIES
➢ Attention to detail
➢ Time management
➢ Ability to work under pressure
➢ Continuous learning
➢ Continuous improvement
Applications must be submitted strictly via email to: applications@mtb.co.zw
Required Attachments:
• CV: A single PDF document containing your detailed CV. It must clearly
show all your qualifications and relevant experience.
• Certified Documents: A separate zipped (compressed) folder containing
scanned certified copies of your certificates (O/A Levels, Diploma, Degree, Professional), birth certificate, and ID.
Deadline: Sunday, 7 March 2026.
