Chef – Grade KH 8 at Maseno University

Chef – Grade KH 8 One (1) position MSU/ADM/KH/01/22

Requirements for Appointment:

1. Diploma in Food Production preferably from Utalii College or its equivalent from a recognized
2. institution.
3. At least five (5) years cumulative experience as Chef in a three (3) star and above facility.
4. Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Make kitchen staff duty roster in consultation with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure that Hotel staff are adequately engaged in the operation;
2. Ensure all the Kitchen staff have a job description and receive necessary training for competence in meeting the same in their duties in the Kitchen;
3. Advice and direct food and beverage on staffing requirements to enhance food production and catering service in the Hotel;
4. Prepare and maintain monthly kitchen inventory and delivered to the food and beverage manager to facilitate purchase of new stock;
5. Maintaining high standards of safety and hygiene in the kitchen in order to ensure perfect appearance and hygienic of all production staff and food prepared;
6. Receive and process guest complaints in regards to food and respond to them promptly through the food and beverage or service staff;
7. Set strict portion control regime for kitchen staff to ensure that standards are adhered to for profitability in the restaurant of the Hotel;
8. Estimate expected food consumption and make requisitions or purchase from
9. suppliers/procure from food storage to ensure that items are available in the kitchen as listed on the menu card;
10. Co-ordinate menu planning, preparation for banqueting activities and advise on menu changes in terms of content from time to time;
11. Hold weekly meetings with the Food and Beverage Production staff to review performance of the food production staff;
12. Keep inventory of kitchen equipment and advice Food and Beverage Manager on optimum equipment stock levels
13. Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time