Chef at Riara Group of Schools

Location: Kilimani,

Salary:  Competitive,

Riara Food Court is a restaurant based along Riara Road in Kilimani, Nairobi. We are looking to hire a well-experienced Chef responsible for ensuring that the standard and quality of the food production and hygiene is maintained at the highest level at all times. The successful candidate will have a hands-on approach, attention to detail and a positive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food/beverages of the required quality and quantity at the right time.
• Work within existing food health and safety guidelines at work.
• Requisition of stock, materials, supplies or equipment (maintain records on a daily basis)
• Ensure that high standards of hygiene and health are maintained in the kitchen.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team at the restaurant.
• Ensure that all equipment used is in safe working order, checked regularly and serviced.
• Report customer compliments and complaints immediately to the management where necessary.
• Maintaining safety standards throughout all food preparation and storage areas.
• Evaluate food products to ensure that quality standards are consistently attained
• Maintain the inventory record of all kitchen supplies
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified shortages
• Approve the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies.
• Delegate duties to kitchen staff as per the menu requirements
• Ensure wastage is minimized by careful supervision of food preparation methods
• Ensure proper hygienic storage methods are utilized to prevent food loss

Requirements and Qualifications

• Diploma/A certificate in hotel and catering management or food and beverage from a recognized institution.
• Must have a valid medical certificate/ food handlers’ medical certificate.
• Should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the catering industry (including pastries and beverages)
• Proficiency in computer applications & record keeping.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure; (weekends and public holidays) with minimal supervision.
• Experience of high volume catering in a busy work place preferably.