University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Head Cook, Procurement, Driver Jobs in Kenya

University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited

Arziki Restaurants and Chiromo Conference Centre

1. Head Cook
UNES/A/2/01/11
2 Posts

Job Description

• To ensure that stocks used for production are accurately accounted for.
• To control costs of production.
• To ensure that high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained.
• To ensure efficient service delivery is maintained in the kitchen.
• To ensure food variety is provided and that it meets every customer’s expectation and specification.
• To ensure that quality food is provided and consistently maintained.
• To continuously develop kitchen staff by providing and proposing relevant training required.
• To ensure that kitchen equipment and crockery is properly maintained.
• To plan, directs and supervises the activities of all kitchen staff.
• To develop and demonstrate proper use of standard recipes
• To implement and improve on procedures as per our quality manual.

Job Specification:

• 3 year work Experience in a busy 3 to 4 star restaurant as a head cook.
• Must be computer literate. Proficient in word, excel and access are key.
• Ability to guide and supervise staff
• Diploma in food production
• Certificate in the field of health and safety, fire training will be an added advantage.
• Must be conversant with food and beverage cost control

2. Procurement Assistant
UNES/A/4/01/11
1 Post

Job Description:

• Responsible for the procurement of items for specific assigned UNES business units, UNES HQs and Specialized Production Units
• Ensuring that procurement is done in a timely manner while ensuring value for money is attained for the units and UNES Ltd within the GOK procurement guidelines
• Secretary to the Procurement Committee and ensures implementation of its decisions
• Participating in the preparation and evaluation of tenders, quotations and proposals
• Preparing the department’s procurement plans
• Preparing monthly reports for submission to the Procurement Officer on purchases
• Inventory and stock control for specific units with proper set re‐order levels
• Following up with suppliers on purchase of goods
• Ensuring quality control in consultation with user and technical departments
• Preparation of and custodian of Purchase Orders
• Carrying out market and price surveys
• Giving feedback to both successful and unsuccessful bidders for items approved by the procurement Committee
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Procurement Officer

Job Specification:

• At least a diploma in Purchasing and Supplies from a recognized institution preferably from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies.
• At least three years relevant experience
• Ability to work under pressure without supervision
• Knowledge of Public procurement rules and Regulations
• Computer literate

Driver / Motor Cycle Rider

Job Description:

• Driving UNES Vehicles and riding the motor cycle;
• Carrying out messenger duties;
• Ensuring that the motor vehicles (or motor cycle) are well maintained and always in a serviced condition;
• Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Job Specifications

• KCSE level of education or equivalent, with at least C‐ (minus) aggregate;
• Clean valid motor‐cycle and vehicle licenses;
• Possess a clean driving license for at least 3 years;
• 3 years satisfactory motor –cycling after obtaining license;
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills;
• Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
• Able to work outside normal working hours;
• Knowledge of Nairobi CBD and be computer literate.

Application with detailed current CV highlighting qualifications and relevant experience related to the position being applied for, academic and professional certificates, current gross salary and the expected salary and names of 3 referees (7 copies of each, i.e. Application, CV, and Certificates) to reach the undersigned not later than Friday, May 13, 2011.

All applications must be accompanied by fully completed Personal Data Form.

No e‐mailed applications will be accepted.

Only short‐listed candidates shall be contacted.

UNES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Head, Human Resources & Administrative Services,
UNES Limited,
P.O. Box 68241‐00200
Nairobi

Closing date: Friday, May 13, 2011