Catering Officer, KNH Othaya Hospital at Kenyatta National Hospital

JOB GROUP KNH 9 (1 POST) (KNH OTHAYA HOSPITAL)

An Officer at this level will be responsible to Senior Catering Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Coordinating of food production and service in the Hospital
2. Ensuring daily and thorough cleaning of the kitchen and kitchen equipment
3. Monitoring adherence to the hot and cold chain processes
4. Ensuring meal production and service is done to meet the requirements in the service charter.
5. Receiving food and non-food items as per LPO and schedule from the suppliers for use at the Main kitchen food production area in collaboration with other members of the receiving team,
6. Maintaining the food sampling and monitoring tools
7. Preparing duty rota for staff under him/her, supervise and appraise staff based on productivity report
8. Ensuring adherence to FIFO store management systems
9. Checking and controlling food portions and wastage
10. Documenting and addressing client complaints and compliments.
11. Updating and maintaining the risk register
12. Ensuring meal production is as per the provided recipes
13. Daily costing of food items issued
14. Monitoring food issues and balances
15. Implementing OSHE guidelines
16. Assisting in Developing standard operating procedures for the section and ensure compliance
17. Taking part in the implementation of departmental performance contract
18. Participating in the formulation, conducting and analysing customer satisfaction survey for patients and address customer feedback
19. Coaching and mentorship of staff
20. Enforcing staff adherence to HACCP standards

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Catering Management or Hotel and Hospitality Management or Hospitality and Tourism Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Registered with relevant professional body
3. Evidence in Proficiency in Computer Application.
4. Fulfillment of requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.