Chef Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: Chef

REPORTING TO: Facility Manager

LOCATION: Nairobi

BUDGET: KES 30,000

OTHER BENEFIT: Accommodation Provided

Our client in the Hospitality industry provides a serene and restful retreat facility. They are looking to hire a competent Chef.

JOB PURPOSE

  • Manage food production.
  • Comply with the Public Health and Health and Safety Standards in accordance with the industry and sector standards.
  • Supervise the Kitchen staff.
  • Maintain a level of visibility to the guest.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create an appropriate Menu for a client or client groups.
  • Discuss client meal Plans with Management.
  • Ensure that guests are well-fed and satisfied.
  • Record and Maintain all Recipes used at the HSF.
  • Maintain an appropriate Inventory level of the ingredients and condiments (spices/salt/sugar/butter etc.)
  • Maintain an Inventory of all Items harvested for use in the Kitchen from the “Shamba” and their market costs.
  • Maintain the kitchen equipment in good and hygienic order (cookers/microwaves/pots and pans/fridges-freezers)
  • Escalate any deficiencies in Public Health and Health and Safety Standards to Management.
  • Any other duty that may be assigned by Management.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND TRAITS

  • Degree or Diploma in Culinary Science Arts or a related field.
  • Safe Food Handling Certification.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience.
  • Female candidate preferred.
  • Must be ready to join immediately.
  • Must be customer centric.
  • Must be professionally trained and certified (Trained to handle kitchen hazards and emergencies (fires/cuts/sick etc.)
  • Clean and appropriately dressed staff as per the industry standards.
  • Maintain a level of visibility to the guest.

To apply, kindly submit your application on our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) at ats.flexi-personnel.com by 10th JANUARY 2024 under the CHEF job posting.

All applicants are advised to adhere to the application guidelines for consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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