Chef/Cook At Brainston Kindergarten Ltd – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience2 – 3 years
• LocationKiambu
• Job FieldCatering / Confectionery 

As a school chef, you will be responsible for managing daily kitchen activities, including supervising 4 kitchen staff members, overseeing, ensuring food quality and freshness, and maintaining kitchen safety and hygiene.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or certificate in Food and Beverage Management.
• 2-3 years of experience working in a school kitchen is A MUST
• Food Safety Knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Able to work well and meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision
• Analytical mind and Problem-solving skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates and assists in maintaining kitchen operations to the highest standard and quality.
• Communicates with the management team regularly regarding kitchen operations, and reports problems promptly
• Make sure that all food leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, quantity, temperature, and presentation
• Participating in any training offered to the kitchen staff
• Preparation and cooking of food for our students.
• Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety, and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.
• Ensure that students with allergies and listed in the kitchen, identified in their respective classes, and served with substituted meal options.
• Shares duties with the Assistant Cooks for the efficient functioning of the food service program.
• Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service and assists in purchasing as needed.
• Ensures that regular on-the-job practical cooking training is carried out, to improve staff performance and productivity
• Maintains records of kitchen equipment, supplies, and inventory
• Maintain a current certificate of medical examination.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to hr@brainston.sc.ke using the position as the subject of the email.