Chef at Mpala

Join our dynamic team serving researchers, students, and staff in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As a Chef, you will prepare and cook high-quality, nutritious, and visually appealing meals while ensuring kitchen efficiency, hygiene, and smooth daily operations.

This is a residential role. The successful candidate will live on-site at Mpala Research Centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals that are nutritious, delicious, and visually appealing.

• Follow recipes accurately while adapting dishes to meet dietary requirements and special requests.

• Ensure freshness and quality of all ingredients.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen at all times in line with HACCP.

• Collaborate with service staff to communicate daily menus and ensure smooth meal service.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in the hospitality and catering management

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a cook in a busy Kitchen or educational facility

• Experince in working in remote resort

• Proven knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and kitchen operations

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy environment.

• Creativity and passion for food presentation.

• Commitment to hygiene, safety, and food quality standards

Application Deadline 12th March 2026