Chef at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

The jobholder is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, proper food handling, inventory management and providing excellent customer service in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes from scratch, ensuring high quality and consistent taste.
• Follow recipes and guidelines to maintain menu standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Practice proper food handling and storage techniques to ensure food safety.
• Stock and maintain kitchen inventory, notifying supervisors of shortages or quality issues.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
• Respond to customer requests and inquiries, including dietary restrictions.
• Prepare large quantities of food for service, ensuring all items are ready on time.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Minimize food waste through proper storage and ingredient utilization.
• Adapt to changing menus, customer preferences, and kitchen demands.
• Be open to learning new recipes and cooking techniques.
• Taste test dishes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Implement constructive feedback from supervisors and customers for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Cook or Senior Catering Officer.

Role makes:

• Analytical decisions  - reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks

Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Academic qualifications

• Diploma in culinary arts or related in a recognize institution
• Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).
• Food and Beverage Certification
• Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)
• Have minimum experience of 2 Years  in a busy kitchen or related field

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and implement new operating procedures; understanding abstract ideas, problem-solving and improvising applicable solutions.
• Good understanding of escalation triggers at the work situations
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, be self-driven
• Have a track record of integrity and meeting ambitious targets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence others, and to be a joy to work with
• Self-motivated, having a strong work ethic and able to work under minimal supervision.
• Passion for God and for the wellbeing of mankind while driving positive social impact and transformational change in the community.
• An individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty