Canteen Cook

Job description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and Agribusiness Company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates for the roles outlined below.

CANTEEN SUPERVISOR – (NOVATEK MPONGWE) (1)

 The Required Skills for this Role Include:

 Planning the canteen menu.
Ensuring the foods supplied are of good quality and fit for human consumption and stock rotation (FIFO) isdone to prevent spoilage.
Ensuing that the food is properly cooked and served to employees on time so that they go back for work without wasting too much time.
Planning, preparing and requesting weekly rations.
Managing the canteen staff to ensure that catering principles are observed and shifts are efficiently and effectively run.
Liaising with the Human Resources Advisor on the time keeping of employees, overtime and planning leave for the staff.
Maintaining high levels of efficiency in staff by coaching, counselling disciplining subordinates.
Liaising with all heads of Departments on issues of canteen changes such eating time table, in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Submitting weekly or monthly reports to the Human Resources Advisor and Stocks Accountant the trends of canteen stocks, perishables and consumables.
Reporting to the Human Resources Advisor, any challenges affecting the operations of the canteen with immediate effect.
 Ensuring the food safety principles are adhered.                                                                                                                                                                     

The Required Qualifications are:

 Grade 12 School Certificate
 Diploma/Degree in Catering and Hotel Management
 2-3 years previous experience
 Skilled in planning, organizing and managing the canteen
Basic computer proficiency/literacy

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

 HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

NB. All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 24th March, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.