Cooks Jobs in Kenya

Job Title: Head Cooks

Job Ref.:

 USK – 262582

Location:

 Nairobi

Job Purpose:

 Reporting to the Head of Fresh, the Head Cook will

perform skilled cooking duties and coordinate service to ensure high quality

standards of food production and service to support the retail store’s revenue

growth. 

Expertise in either of the following

cuisines preferred; Swahili dishes, Chinese, Fast foods and other delicacies.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine how food should be presented and
  
  create decorative food displays


• Determine production schedules and staff
  
  requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services


• Estimate amounts and costs of required
  
  supplies and institute budgetary controls


• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to
  
  ensure conformance to established standards


• Instruct cooks in the preparation, cooking,
  
  garnishing and presentation of food


• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that
  
  employees follow standards and regulations


• Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items
  
  based on food, labor and overhead costs


• Prepare and cook foods of all types either on
  
  a regular basis or on order


• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks
  
  and workers engaged in food preparation


• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and
  
  develop recipes and menus, taking into account factors like seasonal
  
  availability of ingredients and likely number of customers


• Check quality of raw and cooked food products
  
  to ensure that standards are met



• Use food preparation tools in accordance with
  
  manufacturer’s instructions

• Diploma in Food and Beverage management or
  
  relevant qualifications in Hospitality


• Relevant qualification in hospitality related
  
  field


• At least 3 years relevant experience in food
  
  service and hospitality in a similar or related role


• Skilled in setting up stations/displays


• Committed to practice and checking of food
  
  safety


• Proven record of delivering outstanding customer
  
  service by preparing food items constantly and adhering to recipe
  
  standards


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced
  
  and noisy environment.


• High standard of personal cleanliness and
  
  hygiene


• Good communicator


• Reliable, punctual, clean and tidy


• Selling skills/ Service


• Ability to work effectively in a team

If you can clearly demonstrate your

ability to deliver the role requirements, please submit your application and

detailed CV indicating your current and expected remuneration, three (3)

referees, two of which should be former supervisors/employers

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, send your application to jobsfresh254@gmail.com

(Subject of the email should be the title of the POSITION APPLIED FOR + JOB

REF)

If you are not interested in this opportunity today, please refer any friend or

colleague you know that might suit the required profile.

Applications NOT MEETING minimum requirements will not be considered. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be

contacted

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interviews