Chef at Ital Global

About the Client:

Our client is a 24hours Hotel located along Kisumu-Busia Road offering conferencing, accommodation and other hotel services and is looking for a highly skilled, passionate, creative and experienced in diverse cuisine individual to join his team as a Chef.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure preparation of food products are done effectively and correctly as per the laid down procedures
• Consult and check on daily requirements, functions and last minute events
• Prepare the daily mis-en-place and food production in different sections of the main kitchen
• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all foods and produce received are well labelled, Date stamped and stored correctly
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks
• Ensure the standard recipes for all dishes are followed correctly and maintain uniformity of taste, Quality and portion control
• Ensure food preparation procedures are followed with critical check on costs and wastage
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes and preparation techniques
• Ensure all relevant documentations are maintained and report the same to immediate supervisor
• Ensure all stock levels are maintained and correctly documented
• Ensure to attend to any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
• Instruct and lead subordinates through their daily requirements in food preparation and actively take part in set up and supervising of buffets and special functions
• Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage and cost control
• Guide and train the subordinates on a daily basis to ensure high motivation and economical working environment
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications

• Diploma or higher national diploma in food production
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience
• Certificate in Food production
• Knowledge in HACCP
• Excellent record in kitchen operations and procedures
• Exceptional cooking skills
• Computer skills is an added advantage
• Work planning and organization skills
• Knowledge in Safety and hygiene awareness
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent customer relations and people management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and under minimum supervision