Who we are? Nova Academies is a pan-African school network that
prepares the next generation of leaders and innovators through world-class
teaching methods with an emphasis on 21st century skills.
Using the 8-4-4 curriculum combined
with the best international training, we deliver a truly world-class
educational experience with exciting opportunities to learn and grow both
inside and outside of the classroom.
At Nova, our students learn through
embracing and eventually overcoming challenges with the help of their peers,
their teachers, and developing their unique abilities.
Position: Assistant Cook
Position: Assistant Cook
As the Assistant Cook you will play a
critical role in preparing for and cooking 3 course meals for both students and
staff.
Function: School
Function: School
Your role is currently based at our
Nova Ondiri campus in Kikuyu Township
Reports To: Principal
Reports To: Principal
Responsibilities
- Living the Nova Culture
- Assists in the preparation of foods in
accordance with Nova Academy’s Food Service Policy, Menus and Recipes.
- Prepare and cook foods of all types on a
regular basis including meals for students on special diets
- Assists with planning meals far enough ahead
to minimize the need for food substitutions; when substitutions are
necessary helps to serve food of equivalent nutritional value.
- Assists in preparing meals and snacks in such
a way that a minimum of nutrients are lost from foods, that ensure foods
taste good and look appealing, and that there is ample amount of food for
students.
- Helps to maintain established standards of
sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local
and state health departments, including: storing foodstuffs and supplies
in appropriate areas; washing dishes; cleaning refrigerators, stove, bins,
cupboards and other kitchen equipment and utensils; and, sweeping and
mopping kitchen floors.
- Substitutes for the Cook in her/his absence.
- Helps modify menus and recipes and prepare
foods to meet the developmental needs of students and the medical and
feeding needs of students with food allergies.
- Helps deliver foods from the kitchen to the
dining hall and preparing and packing food for students’ field trips.
- Attends and participates in sponsored
trainings, pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing
education, career and professional development opportunities.
- Participates in the school’s self-evaluation
process and complies with any applicable Program Improvement Plans
developed.
- Participates in general staff meetings and
other meetings and events planned by the Nova
- Participates in all emergency drills and
environmental safety activities.
- Performs other duties, as assigned.
Skills Needed
- Passion- Be passionate about serving the Nova
community
- Cost-Conscious- Be conscious about the bottom
line whilst enhancing nutritional quality and standards.
- Sensitive Palate – Be able to explore various
combinations of menus and make them work cost-effectively
- Creativity –Be able to create new dishes
easily, experiment new flavours and dishes be always ready for change.
- Teamwork – Must be able to work very
effectively with others
- Determination –The assistant cook needs to be
prepared to work hard.
- This job, in addition to working early
mornings and late evenings will also require working weekends and long
hours on your feet.
- Organization & Cleanliness – Be able to
bring all the elements of a meal together quickly and efficiently. Be able
to plan ahead, keep a cool head in a high-pressure kitchen environment. Be
able to keep an extremely organized and clean kitchen.
Qualifications
- A hospitality Certificate or Diploma in food
production or similar.
- Any additional training/certificates- e.g.
ISO, HACAP will be an added advantage
- Minimum experience of 3+ years and partly as
an institutional cook
- Current Medical Certificate
- 3 STRONG references in the specified
field
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling-basis and ONLY qualified candidates will be invited for interviews
Applications close on February 29th, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
This is an exciting role with great
career prospects in a progressive, highly ambitious school network.
Launch your online application via:- http://goo.gl/EpMm2m
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