Job Purpose
To produce high-quality meals to patients and staff in a timely manner in line with the laid down recipes for consistency and be accountable for the use and storage of supplies used in the kitchen.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking food in the particular section for effective provision of catering services.
- Ensuring that food is cooked as per the recipes for consistency in order to uphold the quality standards of the departments
- Serving food on time to meet the quality objective of the department
- Clearing all leftovers after services
- Ensuring that the working area is constantly cleaned by applying the “clean-as-you-go” principle
- Properly handle equipment in the kitchen and promptly report any faults to the Head Chef or Supervisor on duty
- Any other duty as may be requested by the Supervisor
Qualifications and skills required
- Minimum of a Certificate in Food production from a reputable institution or equivalent
- K.C.S.E mean grade of C-
- Minimum 6 months of work experience in a busy catering establishment
- Training in the Management of food safety based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) management system is an added advantage
- Knowledge of receipts in food production
- Be a self-starter
- A team player with high levels of motivation and flexibility
- A passion for food and a commitment to upholding the highest standards
- Ambition to grow further in the career
- Have a good command of English language (especially spoken English)
Closing Date: 26/12/2022
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Cook, Food Services at Aga Khan University Hospital
