Cook Jobs in Kenya

Cook Jobs in Kenya


Job Purpose:

  • As a cook you will be responsible for preparing food items and menu items in accordance with company standards and guidelines.

    Roles & Responsibilities

  • Following and maintaining the standard operating procedures for food recipes as provided.

  • Ensure the food delivered to the guest has a great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served.

  • Maintenance of high hygiene standards as per the provided guidelines.

  • Management of all kitchen stock items, ensure correct labeling and use of FIFO.

  • Check the quality of ingredients used to prepare meals.

  • Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment

  • Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)

  • Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh

  • Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients

  • Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods

  • Cook food in various utensils or grillers

  • Review of menus and assembling food supplies and equipment for daily food preparation; and

  • Setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation.

  • Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen

  • Ensure all food and other items are stored properly

  • Check quality of ingredients

  • Any other duty assigned by management from time to time.

    Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Served in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three 3 years;

  • Kenya Certificate
    of Secondary Education mean grade D+ Plus or its equivalent qualification;

  • Attended at least one 1 month formal course in Food Production from a recognized institution

  • Certificate in Food Production from a recognized institution.

  • Excellent organizational, analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

  • Ability to guide, counsel and mentor staff and students.

  • Outstanding managerial and administrative capability.

  • Ability to build personal relationships.

  • He/she should be flexible and adaptable enough to work in a multicultural environment.

    Competencies & Interpersonal Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Good communication and listening skills.

  • Good interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work well and remain calm under pressure.

  • Interest in food.

  • High standards of personal hygiene and personal grooming.

  • Ability to multitask.

    How to Apply

  • Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, to

  • careers@hrmconnection.com before end of day 30th April 2022.

  • Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


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