Chef at British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK)

The chef will work with kitchen team to produce food for the unit to a high standard on a daily basis for Batuk Nyati Barracks under direction of the Regimental Catering Warrant Officer (RCWO)/Head Chef.
Specification    

Main duties:

• To produce safe food of the required quality and quantity at the correct time. To work within existing Food Safety and Health and Safety at work guidelines.
• Requisition of stock, materials, supplies or equipment for the following days of production.
• To maintain records and input temperature records on a daily basis.
• Conduct all work in a safe clean hygienic manner.
• Minimise wastage and report all wastage to line manager.

Secondary duties:

• Ensure that all equipment used, is in safe working order, checked regularly and serviced.
• Report customer compliments and complaints immediately to the shift
• Supervisor or Manager / RCWO where necessary.
• To ensure that the kitchen fridges are kept clean and tidy stacked correctly with food items wrapped and date stamped.
• Queries and issues relating to dishes, menus and suppliers are cascaded to the RCWO/ Head Chef.
• To deploy on exercises and work away from base location when required

Requirements    

Essential:

• Certificate/Diploma qualifications in Culinary Arts from a recognised
• institution.
• Appropriate Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Must have a Valid Police Clearance Certificate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

At least 2 years’ experience in the same field