Chef Job Vacancy in Kenya

Job Title: Chef 

Reports to: House Owner                                     

Job Purpose: To manage and coordinate the operations of the kitchen in a manner that ensures consistently high culinary, safety and hygiene standards are maintained and operational costs are contained.

Indicators of Good Performance on the job

• Consistently high culinary standards maintained at all times.
• Ensure Standards of service in line with expectations are high.
• Hygiene and safety standards documented implemented and maintained.
• Up to date SOPs displayed and in use in the kitchen at all times
• Accurate stock taking and returns
• Wastage / losses kept to a minimum
• Guest (Staff) complaints kept at a minimum

Key Duties

• Develop and implement kitchen performance standards and other specifications in line with best practice and ensure compliance to such standards by the kitchen team.
• Be able to follow recipes
• Continually monitor and control the usage of supplies and operating equipment
• Ensure correct portioning, quality and proper presentation of food to the guests and home owners.
• Monitor and ensure hygiene and safety standards are maintained within the kitchen, check the cleaning activities in the Kitchen and personal hygiene at all times
• In liaison with maintenance, coordinate timely repairs of faulty equipment
• Be hospitable & able to arrange meals at short notice for a large group of guests.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Diploma/Certificate in food production from Utalii College or equivalent
• 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Specialised training on different cuisines especially Indian, Italian and Asian.

Send your CV to recruit@kenafricind.com