Cook at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited

Job Purpose

• To prepare and cook high-quality, safe, and well-presented meals in accordance with approved recipes, menus, food safety standards, and required meal schedules. The Cook will be responsible for the day-to-day kitchen operations and ensuring meals are prepared efficiently in a busy working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Chinese and other assigned dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Carry out food preparation activities including washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, chopping, marinating, seasoning, and portioning ingredients.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as woks, burners, ovens, steamers, fryers, and other cooking appliances safely and efficiently.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and in the required quantities, particularly during busy meal periods.
• Maintain consistent standards of taste, quality, portion size, presentation, and freshness.
• Monitor food quality and ensure raw materials are fresh, properly stored, and suitable for consumption.
• Follow proper food handling, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen, cooking areas, equipment, utensils, refrigerators, and storage areas.
• Ensure cooked food is properly covered, stored, labelled, and handled to prevent contamination.
• Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth preparation and timely meal service.
• Set up the dining/serving area before meal service and ensure it is clean, organized, and properly arranged.
• Comply with all company health, safety, hygiene, and operational procedures.
• Perform any other duties related to kitchen and catering operations as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food Production, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, institutional kitchen, catering facility, or other busy/high-volume food service environment.
• Practical experience in Chinese cuisine will be an added advantage.
• Ability to prepare a variety of dishes while maintaining consistent quality and taste.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, hygiene, kitchen sanitation, and proper food storage.
• Good teamwork, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and work in a demanding kitchen environment.