Bao Cafe
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Cook / Chef
- Lusaka
- Full Time
The essentials
- Experience2 Years
- Career levelNon-Managerial
- ShiftMorning Shift
- EducationCertificate or diploma in Culinary Arts, Food Preparation, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent commercial cooking experience with demonstrated knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations will also be considered.
What you’ll be doing
BAO CAFÉ in New Kasama, Lusaka is expanding its professional kitchen team and is seeking a Cook Chef to prepare consistent, high-quality food in a clean and well-organized café environment.
Key responsibilities:
This role suits a dependable culinary professional who works well under pressure, takes pride in detail, and contributes positively to a collaborative team.
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
- Set up the kitchen and ensure ingredients, equipment, and workstations are ready for service.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, temperature, and plating throughout preparation and service.
- Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, and safe food-handling practices.
- Coordinate with café service staff to manage orders and timely meal delivery.
- Assist with stock checks, ingredient storage, kitchen cleaning, and minimizing food waste.
- Suggest practical improvements to recipes, preparation methods, and daily kitchen operations.
This role suits a dependable culinary professional who works well under pressure, takes pride in detail, and contributes positively to a collaborative team.
What we’re looking for
- Practical experience preparing café, restaurant, or similar commercial kitchen meals.
- Strong knowledge of cooking methods, ingredient preparation, portion control, and food presentation.
- Ability to follow recipes consistently while maintaining taste and quality standards.
- Sound understanding of food hygiene, sanitation, temperature control, and safe storage.
- Efficient workstation organization and ability to manage multiple orders during busy service.
- Good knife skills and safe operation of common kitchen equipment.
- Ability to monitor stock, reduce waste, and maintain clean preparation areas.
- Reliable teamwork, clear communication, punctuality, and a professional attitude.
About Us
BAO CAFÉ is located in New Kasama, Lusaka. We operate a cafe with high standards of food quality and hygiene. We are now expanding our professional team.
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