Job Title: Chef
Hiring Organization: Meridah Chicken and Pizza Inn
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Hospitality
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 05/30/2024
Salary:
20-30K
Meridah
Chicken and Pizza inn is fast-food restaurant in Nairobi. They seek to hire a
chef who will be in charge of the kitchen section with the key role of
supervising all kitchen staff to ensure order, compliance to set standards
discipline, and speedy, the dispensation of food orders.
Key Responsibilities
Champions
menu costing in liaison with cost controller
Monitors
food cost and accounts for a rise or dip in the same
Assists
in the development of the Kitchen budget
Participates
in monthly profit and loss report reviews
Ensures
that food ingredients are received are properly stored.
Inspects
to ensure that what is delivered is actually what was ordered and corresponds
to the invoice and delivery note.
In charge
of food supplies quality assurance
Creates
exciting menus
Ensures
that basic preparations; Deboning, Portioning, Peeling, Cutting, etc. are
properly done avoiding unnecessary wastage.
Checks to
ensure that the right color, taste and texture of food is consistently
maintained.
Ensures
that food is properly served and presented, within specified time frames.
Ensures
that hygiene standards are observed and maintained at all times.
Prepares
a Duty Roster and leave chart for the Kitchen Brigade.
Takes
care of all the operating equipment by ensuring they are regularly serviced and
facilitates the purchase of new ones where necessary.
Ensures
that the kitchen, stores and fridges are clean and properly arranged at all
times.
Demonstrates
service attributes in accordance with industry expectations and company
standards including:
Staying
abreast of new trends in the culinary world in order to stay ahead of the
competition
Ensures
proper cleaning of the kitchen department before, during, after service.
Should be
familiar with the Health and Safety measures in the hospitality industry as a
whole including first aid, fire and emergency procedures
Should
take responsibility to rectify hazardous situations by reporting major areas of
concern
Qualifications
and Requirements
Diploma/Degree
in Food Production or Culinary Arts or related field
Experience
in fast foods such as pizza, fries is a MUST
A food
handler’s license.
Proven
commercial kitchen experience.
Sound
knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
The
ability to stand for extended periods.
Excellent
organizational skills.
Ability
to multitask and work efficiently under pressure
Great
time management skills
Great
communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge
of best and latest cooking practices
How to
Apply
If you are up to the challenge,
and possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV
only quoting the job title on the email subject (Chef) to meridahpizzachicken@gmail.com before 15th
Jun 2024
