Job Title: Cook – Talent Pool
Reference Number: TSE250911-4
Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Job Type Classification: Permanent
Business Unit / Division: Tsebo Catering
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
About Us
We are recruiting for a Cook to join our team in Maseru. In this role, you will be responsible for general cooking duties using standardized recipes, as well as food preparation and sanitation tasks. The ideal candidate must have prior experience working in a healthcare environment and possess knowledge of dietary requirements and nutrition.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in:
- Catering
- Facilities Management
- Cleaning and Hygiene
- Pest Control
- Protection
- Energy
- Procurement
- Workspace Design
- Engineering
- Remote Camps
Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. Download our one-pager to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to standardized recipes and individual dietary needs
- Cook meats, fish, vegetables, cereals, soups, bakery products, fruits, and more
- Prepare meals for special diets (e.g., diabetic, renal, low sodium) as instructed
- Ensure timely preparation and service of complete meals
- Assist in training and supporting food service workers, students, and new staff
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, utensils, refrigerators, and equipment
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and hospital sanitation protocols
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and receiving supplies
- Serve meals while maintaining professional and sanitary standards
- Report food quality concerns or equipment issues to the kitchen manager
- Contribute to menu planning and improvements to kitchen operations
Skills and Competencies
- Proven experience as a cook in a hospital or healthcare environment
- Knowledge of special dietary needs and nutrition
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations
- Ability to work shift hours, including weekends and public holidays
- Good communication, teamwork, and time management skills
- Physically fit and able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Qualifications
- LGCSE / Matric
- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or Professional Cookery
- Certification in food handling or safety