Chef (Kijiji Resort) at Africa International University

CHEF (KIJIJI RESORT) – CKR-24-1 (1 position)

The job holder shall be responsible for creating appetizing dishes for diners to enjoy. Their duties include overseeing kitchen staff to ensure that the kitchen runs effectively. He/she should be an expert in different cuisines, food quality and operating kitchen equipment. The suitable candidate must have at least a Diploma in the culinary field, able to work long hours, knowledge of food hygiene and other HACCP practices and must have worked in the same position for at least 3 years. Knowledge of baking and pastry will be an added advantage.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure kitchen standards are maintained and adhered to.
• Develop new seasonal menus from time to time and be conversant with different cuisines.
• Organize and plan for happy hours as well as daily specials.
• Ensure kitchen standardization is adhered to in all productions.
• Ensure zero kitchen shortages through portion and pilferages control systems.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
• Implement and maintain food quality and kitchen safety standards.
• Order and maintain the kitchen food cost at the industry market level.
• Interact and get feedback from clients on the quality of food and service rendered.
• Ensure excellent food plating, presentation and garnishing before the food leaves the kitchen.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the progress of the kitchen and food costs, among other reports to management.
• Develop and grow other kitchen staff.
• Any other duty as may be allocated by the supervisor from time to time