Vacancy title:
Cook

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

Jobs at:
Kunyanja Private Secondary School

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 26 2026

Duty Station:
Nkhatabay | Nkhata Bay

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Cook

Job Summary
Kunyanja Private Secondary School is seeking an experienced and dedicated Cook to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing nutritious, hygienic, and well-balanced meals for students and staff while maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to the school's menu and required dietary standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and served appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Handle and store food items safely to prevent contamination and wastage.
• Monitor food supplies and inform management when stocks need replenishment.
• Assist with menu planning and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and utensils are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Maintain proper portion control and minimize food wastage.
• Follow health, safety, and food-handling regulations.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen and support staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Perform other duties related to food preparation and kitchen operations as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience as a Cook, preferably in a school, hotel, restaurant, or institutional setting.
• Certificate or training in Food Production, Catering, Hospitality, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to prepare meals in large quantities.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, disciplined, and hardworking.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food quality.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants should submit their applications along with their curriculum vitae to: The Director, Kunyanja Private Secondary School, Box 66, Nkhata-Bay

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