AFEX, a Lonrho company, provides camp
construction, catering, management and logistics support to the Oil and Gas,
Mining, UN and NGO sectors, in some of the most remote corners of
Africa.
The AFEX Team is dedicated to
ensuring clients have peace of mind that their projects will run on schedule
and to budget, with their personnel being cared for to a high international
standard.
AFEX wishes to recruit a competent,
innovative and self-driven person to fill the following position:
Store Keeper
The store keeper will be responsible
for accepting, receiving and dispatching stock. He/ she will be reporting to
the Camp Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accept all deliveries of stock checking for
the quality and quantity and bring any issues to the attention of the
supervisor.
- Dispatch or issue stock following proper AFEX
procedure and authorisations.
- Note all stock movements in the inventory
logbook immediately ensuring that proper paper procedures are followed at
all times.
- Monitor levels of stock and notify supervisor
should any item reach minimum reorder level.
- Ensure that all stock is stored securely and
safely.
- Maintain the store room in accordance to AFEX
procedures and ensuring that QHSE processes are followed.
- Always work to AFEX rules and regulations.
- Perform other tasks as requested by
Supervisor.
Requirements:
- At least a high School Certificate Grade
C
- 3 years’ experience doing a similar job.
- Pre-employment Medical clearance with AFEX
Doctor
- Willingness to work in a remote location
- Good communication and presentation skills.
Food Hygienist
The food hygiene officer will be
responsible for maintaining the hygiene standards of the hotel /
catering.
Food Hygienist will report to QHSE
Manager.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Preparation of SOPs, working out for cleaning
schedules and their implementation along with chief steward, staff
training (kitchen, service, stewarding and all other applicable).
- Ensuring Food Hygiene and Sanitation SOP’s at
all production areas, dishwashing utilities, receiving and storage areas
- Conducting Supplier audits
- Conducting daily inspection regarding hygiene
and sanitation conditions of all production, storage areas etc.
- Implementation of pest management program
- Coordinating with engineering department to
implement preventive and corrective maintenance
- Solving any problems/issues related to food
safety
- Responsible for ensuring overall hygiene
activities in the food production areas
- Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance
with local regulatory laws / international standards in Food safety.
- Evaluate the corrective actions taken for the
non-conformance noted during the audits.
- Monitor and check the personal hygiene
conditions & working habits of the staff.
- Identify and report structural deficiencies in
the food operation.
- Manage and maintain an effective pest control
system.
- Manage and maintain a satisfactory waste
disposal system.
- Review and follow up on the microbiological
results from food laboratory.
- Manage and maintain the traceability system
established.
- Manage and review food complaints effectively.
- Manage and maintain food safety documentation
and records.
- Periodically review the food safety system.
- Conduct training in food safety and hygiene
for the food handlers.
- Review the implementation of food safety
skills of staff.
- Ensure the top management is fully aware of
high risk areas for the food-borne illness
- Host regular food safety team meeting
- Training hotel management in term of food
safety trend
Qualifications:
- Degree in Health safety & Nutrition or related
course
- HACCP certification
- 3 years’ experience working in a similar job
- Willingness to work in a remote location.
- Ability to use large ovens, production guides,
automatic production lines, mixers, forms for bakery products, proof
boxes, bakery scale etc
- Ability to communicate verbally, and
understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Technical skills in preparation and handling
of all kind of bakery products
- Able to break down and reassemble equipment as
needed for cleaning and maintenance purposes.
Head Chef
In charge of all things related to
the kitchen including menu creation, selection of raw food inputs, food
presentation, ensuring adequate food stock and kitchen inventory and management
of kitchen staff.
Responsible for all
food that prepared in the Kitchen, and helping to maximizing the productivity
of Chefs and all kitchen staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate and assist in maintaining Kitchen
operations to the highest standard and quality;
- Together with the F&B Manager develop and
cost menus based on AFEX standards and client’s needs;
- Plan and order food ingredients to ensure
sufficient stock for 4 weeks menus ensuring right quality and quantity;
- Ensure that the Chefs are familiar with the
days menus and that the raw supplies are in the kitchen;
- Develop and maintain up to date kitchen
timetables, daily shift rosters and attendance registers;
- Make sure that all food leaving the kitchen is
checked for quality, quantity, temperature and presentation;
- Ensure HACCP preparedness at all times,
seeking input from the F & B Manager and QHSE officer if necessary;
- Ensure the kitchen and food areas are
maintained to AFEX’s and Client’s standard of hygiene and ensure that all
statutory regulations are adhered too such as hairnets, gloves and uniform;
- Report any equipment and maintenance problems
to the F & B Manager immediately and follow up in writing;
- Build good relations between restaurant and
kitchen staff sorting out issues quickly and ensuring that all major
problems are reported to the F & B Manager immediately;
- Carry out training for all kitchen staff on
health &safety standards in the kitchen, technical requirements for
kitchen equipment and food preparation techniques;
- Ensure that regular on-the-job training
is carried out, so as to improve staff performance and productivity;
- Kitchen administration, including checking the
stores and fridges weekly, walkabout with Auditors & addressing issues
raised, check food standards and ensure that all kitchen staff meet
regulations;
- Work in full accordance with AFEX Group
policies, procedures, work instructions and all relevant elements of AFEX
Management Systems;
Qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in food production
- HACCP certification
- 3-5 years’ experience working in a similar job
- Willingness to work in a remote location.
- Good communication and presentation skills
House Keeping Supervisor
Supervises housekeepers and laundry
stewards to ensure that high standard of cleanliness and orderliness is
maintained at the AFEX camp.
Ensure that rooms are
properly stocked with the correct supplies and that any client issues are dealt
with quickly and corrective action implemented immediately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all rooms are cleaned daily, tent
supplies replenished and the bedding changed 3 times a week;
- Ensure that sufficient stocks of consumables
and bedding are being held in the stores and that the store man is
maintaining up to date inventory records;
- Perform checks on the rooms, laundry and
stores to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with AFEX
policies and QHSE procedures;
- Collate feedback on maintenance work needed in
the rooms and send to the Resident Manager and Maintenance Manager daily;
- Ensure that a Rota set up for fumigation and
other regular preventative activities;
- Ensure that all staff have current and valid
medical records;
- Monitor and evaluate staff performance,
identifying areas which need development and help them to improve;
- Participate in training AFEX employees to
enable them to provide a quality service to the clients(such as
housekeepers and laundry staff);
- Handle any client complaints, ensuring that
the issue is resolved and that the client receives feedback. All
complaints must be written up at the end of the day and sent to the
Resident Manager. Difficult issues must be quickly passed up to the
Resident Manager to avoid them becoming a problem.
- Work in full accordance with AFEX Group
policies, procedures, work instructions and all relevant elements of AFEX
Management Systems;
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Housekeeping and Laundry operations
- 3-5 years’ service doing a similar job
- Willingness to work in a remote location
- Good communication and presentation skills.
To apply, send your CV only to
careers@afexgroup.com before Friday 17th November 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
