KHARIS HOUSE CHEF JOB DESCRIPTION

LOCATION: Ndola, Zambia. REPORTS TO: Kharis House Supervisor STATUS: Full-time    BENEFITS: Yes

POSITION PURPOSE: Kharis House is seeking a skilled and visionary Chef to lead our kitchen operations and elevate the nutritional standards of our campus. This pivotal role is responsible for the timely preparation and execution of a pre-planned menu. Quality meals for our residents and staff, ensuring that nutrition and excellence are at the forefront of every mealtime. Beyond culinary execution, the Chef maintains a rigorous standard of cleanliness, timeliness and organization within the kitchen and surrounding area to ensure a safe, sanitary environment for our girls, babies, children, staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and a profound commitment to the Gospel-centered mission of Kharis House, viewing their service as an integral part of the holistic care we provide.

THE KHARIS HOUSE CHEF MUST EMBRACE AND LIVE BY KHARIS HOUSE STATEMENT OF FAITH AND CORE VALUES.

Specific Tasks  

Communication

  • Attend all relevant staff meetings.

  • Cooperate with other team members to ensure duties are fulfilled.

  • Provide guidance to management regarding matters related to the menu/kitchen/inventory.

  • Quickly report any and all emergencies to the supervisor.

Kitchen Management

  • Implement a menu that aligns with the establishment’s needs.

  • Prepare and present dishes with attention to quality, consistency, and presentation.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.

  • Monitor inventory levels and create monthly and weekly supply lists as needed.

  • Control food costs and minimize waste.

  • Collaborate with management on special events, promotions, and seasonal offerings.

  • Maintain kitchen cleanliness. Work with the housekeeping team to maintain exemplary kitchen cleanliness.

  • Preventing and eliminating unsanitary surfaces .

  • Operating and maintaining appliances .

  • Help keep grounds free from trash, litter, and debris; manage waste removal systems by emptying trash bins as needed.

  • Report repairs identified and needed to Campus Assistant.

  • Ensure a physically safe environment for our residents, staff and visitors .

  • Manage inventory in homes and mentor residents how to properly care for home and all home items.

  • Manage food items within the home and adhere to the menu.

  • Report all maintenance and repair needs in a timely manner.

  • Ensure residence and grounds are in good working order and are kept clean and neat.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar culinary role.

  • Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.

  • Leadership and team management skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure.

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.

  • Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.

  • Possible irregular work shifts. 

  • Highly articulate in both written and verbal English.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand for long periods and work in a high-temperature environment.

  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The Employee shall also be expected to undertake any other responsibilities as may be delegated by his or her supervisor.

Other

  • Demonstrate commitment to Kharis House mission, vision, and values and Statement of Faith.

  • Take proper care of uniforms and equipment issued to you.

  • Share knowledge and experience. 

  • Passion for equipping and empowering the vulnerable and traumatized girls.

  • Actively work towards continuing personal learning and development and apply newly acquired skills. 

  • Consistently approach work with energy and positive constructive attitude. 

  • Remain calm, in control, and good humored even under pressure. 

  • Ability to multi-task and competently manage several projects at one time.  

  • Adhere to all deadlines.

  • Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of both the Kharis House location as well as cases and details of girls and babies.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in the classification. Work hours may be irregular including performing duties on evenings or weekends.

The Employee agrees and acknowledges that they agree with and will abide by the Kharis House Core Values & Statement of Faith.

Kharis House Core Values

  1. We believe it is the Church's responsibility to redeem the world. God's one and only plan. It is the power of Christ for transformation (emotional, physical, psychological, spiritual) of the broken lives the ministry seeks to rescue.

  2. We believe every life matters and is valuable to God regardless of the circumstances under which that life was created. We place worth and dignity on all life, from unborn babies to aging widows.

  3. We believe in family preservation, preventing orphans and encouraging the vital role mothers play in the lives of their children.

  4. We believe we are to represent our Lord with the same radical grace we have received. A radical grace that supersedes culture and brings unmerited equality and inclusion.

  5. We believe all girls deserve the right to an education. We value education and equal rights for vulnerable girls.

  6. We value education and economic empowerment of women as means to better the lives of their families and break the cycle of poverty.

  7. We value prayer, partnership, collaboration, servanthood, hard work and sustainability.

Kharis House Statement of Faith

  1. The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God to man.

  2. There is one eternal God, the Creator of all things, who exists in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

  3. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and lived a sinless life.

  4. Man was created in God’s image, but by man’s transgression became separated from God.

  5. Man is justified by faith, by the shed blood of Jesus Christ on Calvary’s cross, His death, and His resurrection from the grave.

  6. The Holy Spirit resides in the hearts of true believers and is evidenced by a spiritual rebirth, reconciliation with God, and obedience to God’s Word.

  7. Both the saved and the lost will be resurrected; the saved unto eternal life and the lost unto eternal damnation.

  8. God is the creator of all life, including the unborn; all life is precious in His sight.

  9. God designed marriage to be between a man and a woman united in a lifelong union.

TO APPLY SEND RESUME TO JOBS@KHARISHOUSEZA.ORG