Cooks at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Vacancy Notice No. HRTK/KEN/C/02/19

Details:

Reporting To: Centre Manager

• Oversees and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of well balanced main meals to shelter residents.
• Determine quantities to be cooked and size of portions to be served, taking into account total population of the safe house
• Ensure that high standards of hygiene and health are maintained in the kitchen
• Perform any other duties as may be required

Requirements 

• A certificate in Hotel and catering management or food and beverage
• Should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the catering industry

Skills & Competencies

•  Ability to accurately read, measure, convert and follow recipes and assemble ingredients according to cooking standards and recipes.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met.
• Comprehensive understanding of Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Experience of high volume catering in a busy work place.
• Fully conversant with various cooking methods like boiling, baking, roasting and steaming.