Cook, Food Services
Introduction
Aga Khan University
Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides
tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in
East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the
USA. The University Hospital has been providing high-quality care for the
people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.
Applications are invited
from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The
position holder will report to the Head Chef, Food Services, Facilities
Management Division, Aga Khan University Hospital
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)
How to Apply
