Cook III - 2 Posts at Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

REF NO: KIMC/CK/8/01/2026 (RE – ADVERTISEMENT)

Job Description

• This is the entry grade for the Cook cadre. An Officer at this level will work under a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparing meals and service delivery
• Receiving menu interpretation from the immediate supervisor;
• Setting up work stations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment;
• Checking quality of ingredients;
• Keeping a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen;
• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment such as boilers, ovens, grills, fryers and any other kitchen equipment;
• Ensuring portion control during service time to ensure right quantity of food is served; and
• Preparing and producing food. 

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Craft Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Food Production, Food and Beverage Production, Food and Beverage Service and Sales or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Food Handlers’ Certificate; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Terms of Service

• The successful candidate will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. The Minimum basic salary for this position will range from Kshs. 20, 779 – Kshs. 28, 462/= per month exclusive of allowances.