MAISHA ZAMBIA TRADING — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: CHEFS 👨‍🍳🍽️

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:

📩 Email: [email protected]

📅 Closing Date: 19.10.2026 (19th October 2026)

* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
* Maisha Zambia Trading is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]