Casual Cook Job in Kenya

Casual Cook – Cysuites Apartment Hotel

Job Type:   Temporary

Job Category:   Hospitality Industry

Closing Date:   November 17th, 2022

Location:   Nairobi

CySuites Apartment Hotel is a luxurious serviced apartment hotel located along Church Road, off Waiyaki Way in Nairobi’s bustling Westland’s area. The hotel offers 32 two-bedroom apartment, 6 one-bedroom apartment and 2 penthouses.

These fully serviced apartments offer contemporary living and working spaces fitted with amenities to meet the needs of short and extended stays within a serene location which is the perfect home away for both business and leisure travellers.


The all-day dining restaurant serves a variety of both Kenyan and continental dishes. The bar area features a fine selection of wines alongside a wide range of spirits and Signature Cocktails.

The hotel has fitness facilities to help you keep up with your fitness regime while staying with us, including a heated pool.

Cysuites Apartment is looking for  well motivated candidates to become cooks on temporary basis . The position will allow the successful candidate to be part of our team.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure preparation of food products are done effectively and correctly as per the laid down procedures
  • Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
  • Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
  • Ensure all foods and produce received are well labelled, date stamped and stored correctly
  • Ensure the standard recipes for all dishes are followed correctly and maintain uniformity of taste, Quality and portion control
  • Ensure food preparation procedures are followed with critical check on costs and wastage
  • Ensure all relevant documentations are maintained and report the same to immediate supervisor
  • Ensure all stock levels are maintained and correctly documented
  • Supports the smooth running of the kitchen department, where all aspects of the guest dining experience throughout the establishment are delivered to the highest level
  • Works as part of a team that maximizes guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to enquiries and problem solution
  • Takes responsibility for the duties and tasks assigned to the role, ensuring that all work is carried out in a timely and professional manner
  • Delivers on departmental plans and objectives, where Hotel initiatives & targets are achieved
  • Collaborates with the Head Chef, ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, that productivity and performance levels are attained
  • Builds and maintains effective working relationships whilst promoting the company culture and values.
  • Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required
  • Ensure to attend to any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

  • Diploma or higher national diploma in food production
  • Certificate in Food production
  • Experience as a cook for at least three years
  • Knowledge in HACCP
  • Excellent record in kitchen operations and procedures
  • Exceptional cooking skills
  • Computer skills is an added advantage
  • Covid-19 vaccination certificate

How to Apply

Apply for the job here