Mwalimu Halisi Gateway Founding Head of Kitchen and Catering Jobs in Kenya
Job Summary
Lead and manage the school kitchen and catering operations to provide safe, nutritious and child-friendly meals for learners aged 2–5 years.
Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, nutrition, stock management and cost control while creating a reliable meal service that supports children's health and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement rotating meal plans and menus suitable for children aged 2–5 years.
Plan appropriate meal portions, snacks and hydration schedules that support child nutrition requirements.
Manage food allergies, dietary restrictions and individual meal instructions with strict adherence to approved guidelines.
Lead food preparation, meal service, kitchen cleaning and sanitation activities.
Oversee food storage, temperature monitoring and food preservation procedures.
Implement effective waste management and food handling practices.
Recruit, train, schedule, supervise and evaluate kitchen and catering staff.
Source approved ingredients and maintain relationships with authorized suppliers.
Inspect food deliveries to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
Maintain supplier records, stock registers, inventory controls and expiry-date tracking systems.
Implement food safety procedures, kitchen hygiene standards and cleaning schedules.
Conduct daily kitchen opening and closing inspections and compliance checks.
Monitor food costs, portion control and wastage reduction initiatives.
Manage kitchen equipment and ensure proper maintenance and safe usage.
Coordinate meal schedules with teaching staff to ensure calm, safe and efficient meal service for young children.
Ensure compliance with all statutory food handling, health inspection and public health requirements.
Maintain accurate kitchen documentation, operational
records and compliance reports.
Qualifications
Diploma or Certificate in Food Production, Catering, Hospitality or a related field.
Valid Food Handler’s Certificate.
Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, allergen management and child nutrition requirements.
Experience
Minimum five (5) to ten (10) years of kitchen or catering experience.
At least two (2) years of experience supervising kitchen, catering or food service staff.
Experience in a school, childcare centre, hospital or other institutional catering environment is highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing food safety, inventory control and kitchen operations.
Technical Skills
Food Production and Catering Management.
Child Nutrition Planning.
HACCP and Food Safety Compliance.
Allergen and Dietary Restriction Management.
Kitchen Operations and Workflow Management.
Inventory and Stock Control.
Supplier Management and Procurement.
Food Costing and Budget Control.
Waste Reduction and Resource Management.
Public Health and Sanitation Standards.
Kitchen Equipment Management.
Menu Planning and Meal Preparation.
Key Competencies
Catering Operations Leadership.
Team Management and Staff Supervision.
Attention to Detail and Accuracy.
Organization and Planning Skills.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making.
Health, Safety and Risk Management.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
Quality Assurance and Compliance Monitoring.
Time Management and Multitasking.
Accountability and Professionalism.
Personal Attributes
Calm, disciplined and highly organized.
Strong commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
Comfortable working around young children and within a school environment.
Reliable, responsible and detail-oriented.
Ability to maintain high standards under pressure.
Passion for providing healthy and nutritious meals for children.
How to apply
Send Your CV To: mwalimuhalisigateway@gmail.com
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