Summit Recruitment & Search Office Cook Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search Office Cook Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.

Our client, a leading insurance company is looking to recruit an Office Cook. He/she must have more than five years’ experience as a home cook/ safari camp or both, have a Food Handling Certificate, must be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements, safe work practices & health regulations and have experience in planning & preparing menus and a wide range of cuisines.

He/she will be responsible for preparing cooking and serving meals (Breakfast & Lunch) for staff & general kitchen cleanliness.

Key Requirements:

Plan menus.

Direct and coordinate food or beverage preparation.

Prepare and cook foods/meals of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Determine how food should be presented and ensure quality of meals.

Determine food or beverage costs and estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.

Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies needed to ensure efficient operations.

Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, considering such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients.

Demonstrate new cooking techniques to staff and be aware of changing culinary trends.

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to

established standards.

Maintaining high level of hygiene in the kitchen including the dishes.

Other related duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

Must have at least five years’ experience as a home cook/ safari camp or both.

Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili Languages

Have a Certificate/Diploma.

Must have Food handling certificate.

Must be able to provide a 4-week Menu.

High level of personal cleanliness.

Must be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements, safe work practices and health regulations pertaining to food preparation and service.

Enjoy cooking and able to organise efficient work schedules.

Good interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written.

Able to work as a leader and as part of a team.

Be punctual and excellent time management skills.

Able to work under pressure and stay calm in difficult situations.

Honest and attention to detail

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Summit Recruitment & Search Office Cook Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

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