Kenyatta University is in the
process of opening a new state of the art Hospital - Kenyatta University
Hospital (KUH) in line with the University Strategic Plan and the Government
Vision 2030 Development Plan.
The Hospital aspires to meet
the health needs of all Kenyans as well as regional and global citizens. The
hospital will also offer training of highly skilled medical personnel while
carrying out biomedical research.
Catering and Housekeeping Manager
Reporting to the Deputy
Director Administration, the Catering and Housekeeping Manager will plan,
organise and develop the food and beverage services, while meeting client
expectations, food and hygiene standards, financial targets and to support the
overall functions at the KUH.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
- Oversee the
management of kitchen staff and facilities of the hospital
- Manage the food
and beverage provision services in the hospital
- Supervise
catering and waiting staff together with their work in the hospital
- Plan hospital
menus in consultation with chefs and cooks in the hospital
- Plan and ensure
recruitment and training of kitchen staff of the hospital
- Organise, lead
and motivate the catering team of the hospital
- Ensure proper
planning of kitchen staff in all shifts for continuous catering services
in the hospital
- Ensure health
and safety regulations are strictly observed in the kitchen of the
hospital
- Monitor the
quantity and quality of service provided by undertaking regular spot
checks in the kitchen of the hospital
- Ensure
maintenance of food stock levels and order new supplies as required in the
kitchen of the hospital
- In charge of
Housekeeping services
- Liaise with
suppliers to ensure quality and timely kitchen supplies delivery in the
hospital
- Participate in
contracting for kitchen suppliers assessing their requirements and
ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered (in contract
catering) in the hospital
- Ensuring
compliance with all fire, licensing, and employment regulations in the
hospital.
Qualifications:
- Higher Diploma
in Catering, Hotel Management or other Hospitality Services from a
recognized institution, or Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Hotel
Management or Food and Beverages Science from a recognized institution.
- At least three
(3) years’ working experience as a Hospital Cateress in a reputable
hospital.
- Computer
literate.
- Knowledge of
the relevant legislations.
- Knowledge of
professional standards.
Additional Skills /
Requirements
- Communication
skills.
- Leadership
skills.
- Team building
skills.
- Supervisory
skills.
- Organizational
skills.
- Observation
skills.
- Analytical
skills.
- Must pass the
integrity test as required by Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: The terms for the above position includes a generous medical
scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area of specialization.
Applicants and Referees
should write directly to:
Vice-Chancellor
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than, 1st November 2016.
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.