Kitchen Assistant

The Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for preparing and cooking a range of Spud & Stack products, including:

• ? Burgers
• ? Chips / Fries
• ? Cheese Beef
• ? Mac & Cheese with Chicken
• ? Chicken preparation and cooking
• ? Chips Mayai
• ? Loaded Fries

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food according to company recipes and SOPs.
• Prepare burgers and operate the burger/make-line station.
• Prepare chips/fries and operate deep fryers safely.
• Prepare cheese beef products.
• Prepare mac & cheese with chicken.
• Prepare and cook chicken products.
• Prepare Chips Mayai according to company standards.
• Prepare loaded fries and toppings.
• Prepare meat, chicken, vegetables, sauces and other ingredients.
• Maintain correct portion sizes and presentation standards.
• Operate grills, griddles, fryers and other kitchen equipment safely.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Follow stock rotation, labelling, storage and temperature-control procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation.
• Complete opening, restocking and closing duties.
• Work quickly and accurately during busy service periods.
• Coordinate orders with other kitchen stations.
• Assist other stations when they become busy.
• Minimise food wastage.
• Report stock shortages, equipment problems or food-quality issues to management.
• Carry out other reasonable kitchen duties assigned by management.

Experience in the following will be an advantage:

• Commercial grilling
• Flat-top/griddle cooking
• Deep frying
• Chicken preparation
• Meat preparation
• Burger production
• Chips Mayai
• Loaded fries
• Mac & cheese preparation
• Kitchen order coordination
• Food safety and hygiene

THE IDEAL SPUD & STACK TEAM MEMBER

We are looking for people who are:

• Team-oriented
• Hard-working
• Honest and trustworthy
• Fast learners
• Calm under pressure
• Organised
• Clean and hygiene-conscious
• Customer-focused
• Able to follow instructions
• Comfortable working according to systems and procedures
• Focused on consistency and quality
• Willing to learn multiple stations
• Interested in growing with the business

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a full-time position in a busy quick-service restaurant.

The restaurant rota may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekends
• Public holidays
• Late closing shifts

Late-night transport will be provided for employees travelling to approved nearby areas, subject to the company’s transport arrangements.

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

Spud & Stack offers:

• Competitive salary based on experience and ability
• Staff meal/lunch while on duty
• Late-night staff transport for approved nearby areas
• Applicable statutory employment benefits and contributions, including NAPSA and NHIMA
• On-the-job training
• Cross-training across different stations
• Opportunities for promotion and career development

HOW TO APPLY

Send your application to:

The Managing Director
Hawkview Investments Limited
Lusaka, Zambia

Please include:

• Full name
• Position being applied for
• Relevant work experience
• Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter
• Contact number
• Brief description of your relevant experience

Only serious, reliable and suitably qualified applicants should apply.

Apply by emailing: hawkviewzambia@gmail.com