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: School Caterer / Head Cook
As the
School Caterer / Head Cook you will play a critical role in cooking, plan the
school’s menu, directing the preparation of school meals, order supplies
through the procurement department, and keep records and accounts of all
kitchen activities.
Function: School
Your
role will be based at the school- Nova Academy, Ondiri, Kikuyu
Reports
To: Principal
Responsibilities
- Living
the Nova Culture
- Recruit
and hire staff, including cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Prepare
a full-term’s menu reflecting the highest nutritional quality of the meals
at the highest cost-efficiency
- Order
or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
- Determine
how food should be prepared and presented ensuring consumption and
avoiding any form of wastage.
- Prepare
and cook foods of all types on a regular basis including meals for
students on special diets
- Instruct
cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and
presentation of food.
- Supervise
and coordinate activities of cooks and kitchen workers engaged in food
preparation.
- Determine
production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely
delivery of services.
- Estimate
amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
- Inspect
supplies, kitchen equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to
established standards.
- Analyze
recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead
costs.
- Monitor
sanitation practices to ensure that kitchen staff are adhering to
standards and regulations.
- Arrange
for kitchen equipment purchases and repairs.
- Work
with the procurement department and various sales representatives and
community-based suppliers in order to negotiate prices and order supplies.
- Leverage
best practices and collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop
recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal
availability of ingredients.
- Check
the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are
met.
- Check
the quantity and quality of received products.
- Demonstrate
new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
- Record
production and operational data on specified forms.
- Coordinate
planning, budgeting, and purchasing for all the food operations.
- Advise
the Principal of any foreseen risks to kitchen operations recommending
strategic ways of resolving the risks
Skills and Attributes Needed
- Passion-
Be passionate about serving the Nova student 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 put his/her own stamp on traditional dishes and create new
combinations. Be able to create new dishes easily, experiment new flavours
and dishes be always ready for change.
- Teamwork
– Must be able to manage workers, delegate responsibility and work closely
with others.
- Determination
–The head 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 Diploma or Higher National Diploma in food production or
similar.
- Any
additional training/certificates- e.g. ISO, HACAP will be an added
advantage
- Minimum
experience as an institutional chef with demonstrated leadership
experience of 5+ years
- A
minimum of 3-years of supervising at least 3 employees
- Experience
setting up and operating a kitchen
- 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 March 31st, 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://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/
