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Maisha Zambia Trading Lusaka, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Maisha Zambia Trading
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- EmployerMaisha Zambia Trading
- LocationLusaka, Zambia
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Maisha Zambia Trading
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- October 16, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by November 15, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Hospitality
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
MAISHA ZAMBIA TRADING — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: CHEFS ๐จโ๐ณ๐ฝ๏ธ
Maisha Zambia Trading is inviting applications from qualified, experienced, and dedicated individuals to fill the position of Chef.
Position: Chef
Company: Maisha Zambia Trading
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals according to approved menus, standard recipes, and portion controls.
- Maintain high standards of food taste, texture, presentation, and nutritional balance.
- Ensure strict adherence to occupational health, food safety, kitchen hygiene, and sanitation standards (HACCP/GMP).
- Monitor food inventory and kitchen stock levels, minimise wastage, and ensure proper and cost-effective use of ingredients.
- Work effectively and harmoniously with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and seamless meal preparation and service.
- Follow client specifications, dietary requirements, and company operational procedures meticulously.
- Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and impeccable organisation of all food preparation areas, cookers, and kitchen equipment at all times.
- Demonstrate a high level of culinary creativity and recipe innovation.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Certificate in Food Production, Professional Cookery, or a related culinary field is required.
- A Diploma in Culinary Arts or a related qualification will be an added advantage.
- Proven experience working as a Chef in a reputable catering company, hotel, restaurant, lodge, or institutional kitchen.
- In-depth knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and modern kitchen management practices.
- Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict meal service deadlines.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
- High levels of personal discipline, professionalism, and accountability.
How to Apply:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and a cover letter to:
๐ฉ Email: human.resource@maishazambiatrading.com
๐ Closing Date: 19.10.2026 (19th October 2026)
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
* Maisha Zambia Trading is an equal opportunity employer.
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