Cook Job Vacancy in Westlands Nairobi (KShs 10,000)

We are looking for a cook to serve in a household in Westlands area from 7 am to 6 pm.
Applicants living within, meeting the qualifications below are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
·         Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
·         Cook and package batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken, which are prepared to order or kept warm until sold.
·         Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
·         Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
·         Mix ingredients such as pancake or waffle batters.
·         Pre-cook items such as bacon, in order to prepare them for later use.
·         Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and fountain drinks.
·         Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, and tacos, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
·         Receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron, and prepare and cook food according to instructions.

·         Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
·         Wash, cut, and prepare foods designated for cooking.
·         Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
·         Order and take delivery of supplies.
·         Prepare dough, following recipe.
Skills and Interests
To be a successful cook you will need:
·         Mathematical ability – to work out budgets .
·         The ability to understand what the client wants
·         The ability to work well in a team
·         To be well organised and good at planning
·         Good written and spoken communication skills
·         Creative flair
·         The ability to cope with the pressure of fast-paced work.
Qualifications
·         A certificate in  Hotel Management
·         At least 2 years experience in cooking in a hotel or household.
Salary: Sh.10,000
If you meet the above qualifications send a copy of your resume (including three referees one a close family member), application letter via email to jobsfmc@yahoo.com quoting the job title as the subject.
Deadline for the applications is 15th October 2010.

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