BACK-OF-HOUSE KITCHEN STAFF
Grillers | Fryers | Line Cooks | Food Preppers
Location: EastPark Mall, Lusaka
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Quick Service Restaurant / Fast Food
We are looking for energetic, disciplined and team-oriented kitchen staff to join our growing quick-service restaurant.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working in busy, structured restaurant environments such as KFC, Hungry Lion, Nando’s or similar franchise/quick-service restaurants, where following recipes, food safety procedures, portion controls and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is essential.
AVAILABLE ROLES
- Grillers / Grill Cooks
- Fryers / Fry Station Operators
- Line Cooks / Kitchen Assistants
- Food Preparation Staff
Team members may be trained across several kitchen stations depending on their ability and experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates will be expected to:
- Follow company recipes, SOPs and food preparation procedures accurately.
- Prepare food consistently according to specified portion sizes, cooking times and presentation standards.
- Operate grills, flat-top griddles, fryers and other commercial kitchen equipment safely.
- Prepare chicken, meat, vegetables, sauces and other ingredients for service.
- Bread and fry chicken products according to company procedures.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and food safety standards.
- Follow stock rotation, labelling, storage and temperature-control procedures.
- Maintain a clean and organised workstation throughout the shift.
- Complete opening, restocking and closing duties.
- Work quickly and accurately during busy periods.
- Read and coordinate customer orders and kitchen tickets.
- Communicate effectively with other kitchen stations to ensure complete orders are prepared and dispatched together.
- Assist other team members when their station becomes busy.
- Minimise food wastage and follow portion-control standards.
- Report stock shortages, equipment problems or food-quality issues to management.
- Follow all workplace health, safety and hygiene requirements.
- Carry out reasonable kitchen duties assigned by supervisors or management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should:
- Have completed education up to Grade 12.
- Be able to speak, read and understand English fluently.
- Hold a qualification, certificate or recognised training in Food Handling, Food Production, Catering, Hospitality or a related field.
- Have experience working in a commercial kitchen, restaurant or fast-food environment.
- Be comfortable following strict recipes, procedures and SOPs.
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and accuracy.
- Be physically capable of working on their feet for extended periods.
- Be willing to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and late closing shifts.
- Be reliable, punctual and disciplined.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Be able to coordinate multiple customer orders during busy service periods.
- Ideally live near EastPark Mall or within a reasonable travelling distance and have reliable means of getting to work.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Preference may be given to applicants who have previously worked at structured quick-service or franchise restaurants such as:
KFC | Hungry Lion | Nando’s | Debonairs | Steers | Pizza Hut | Similar QSR/Restaurant Brands
Experience in any of the following areas will be an advantage:
- Commercial grilling
- Flat-top/griddle cooking
- Deep frying
- Chicken breading
- Chicken preparation
- Meat preparation
- Burger assembly / make-line operations
- Kitchen order coordination
- Stock preparation
- Food safety and hygiene
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for people who are:
- Team orientated
- Hard-working
- Fast learners
- Honest and trustworthy
- Calm under pressure
- Organised
- Clean and hygiene conscious
- Able to accept instruction and correction
- Comfortable working according to systems and procedures
- Focused on consistency and quality
- Willing to learn multiple kitchen stations
- Interested in developing into senior kitchen or supervisory positions
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a full-time position in a busy quick-service restaurant.
Candidates must be prepared to work according to a restaurant rota which 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
We offer:
- Competitive salary within the restaurant/QSR industry, based on experience and ability.
- Staff lunch/meal provided 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 kitchen stations.
- Opportunities for promotion and career development.
- Potential progression into positions such as Senior Cook, Station Leader, Kitchen Coordinator, Shift Supervisor and Kitchen Supervisor/Manager.
We are looking for individuals who want to build a career with a growing restaurant business, not simply people looking for temporary work.
Only serious, reliable and suitably qualified applicants should apply.
