Cook X 1 (Fixed Term Contract)

We are a Grade A multidisciplinary Private Hospital whose purpose is to inspire healthier communities by providing a wide range of specialist healthcare services underpinned by outstanding nursing care to achieve good clinical outcomes. A Cook position to prepare quality meals for patients, doctors, and staff members has arisen.

Job Summary

• Employer: THE AVENUES CLINIC MEDICAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Hospitality
• Closing Date: 2026-11-06

Key Responsibilities

• Collects and weighs ingredients from the cold room enough for a day's food production.
• Records intended ingredients quantities for the day's food production in the production sheet book.
• Prepares the food as per menu of the day in line with patients, doctors, and staff numbers following the standard recipes.
• Cleans and sanitize work surface using the 3-bucket system.
• Participates in kitchen service stock inventory count and period end food stock take or stock counts.
• Records daily cold room and freezer's temperature readings and reports out of range temperatures where necessary.
• Arranges the ingredients on appropriate shelves to avoid cross contamination in the cold room and all food storage areas.
• Takes used kitchen equipment to the scullery for washing.
• Arranges the ingredients in the cold room following the FIFO rule.
• Covers food dishes and labels them with production and expiry date stickers and places them in the cold room.

Requirements

• 5 O' Levels including English, Mathematics and Science.
• Class one (1) in the trade of cook.
• Diploma in Professional Cookery is an added advantage.
• Experience working in a pastry section producing confectionery products and desserts.
• 1 year experience in an industrial kitchen with a la carte service.
• Experience working in a medical facility is an added advantage.
• Must be mature, pleasant, courteous, cooperative, and an enthusiastic team player with good communication skills.
• Able to work under pressure.

How to Apply

If you meet the stipulated requirements submit your application together with proof of qualifications and experience as one (1) merged PDF to the email below. Applications to arrive no later than 06 November 2026 and should be directed to: recruitment@theavenuesclinic.co.zw