Vacancy title:
Chef

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]

Jobs at:
Kamuzu Academy

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 6 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be expected to prepare nutritious, balanced, and hygienic meals for Students, staff members and guests within Kamuzu Academy. He/she will play a key role in promoting health, wellbeing, and positive eating habits.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy, well-balanced meals for students, staff and guests.
• Plan weekly menus that meet nutritional needs and age-appropriate dietary requirements
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety in the kitchen
• Manage food storage, portion control, and waste reduction
• Accommodate special dietary needs and allergies where required
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance needs
• Work closely with management to ensure timely meal service

Qualifications and experience

• Certificate or diploma in hotel and catering
• Training in catering, food preparation, or hospitality
• Proven experience as a chef or cook especially in a school setting or institutions is required.
• Ability to prepare meals in large quantities
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards
• Physically fit and able to work in a kitchen environment
• Honest, reliable, and passionate about cooking for children

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter outlining their suitability for their suitable role, a detailed Curriculum Vitae with Contact details of at least three professional referees and a completed Kamuzu Academy application form, which can be obtained from Click here to apply

Applications should be sent  clearly indicating suitable position in the subject line, no later than 6th February 2026.

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