Cook at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd

(Kshs18,000 – Kshs20,000)

 We are looking to hire a cook for our client, a restaurant based in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
2. Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
3. Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.
4. Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes.
5. Occasionally serve food.
6. Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes.
7. Handle and store ingredients and food.
8. Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
9. Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
10. Execute opening and closing procedures.
11. Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment.
12. Check the quality and freshness of ingredients.
13. Monitor station inventory levels.
14. Accommodate guests’ special requests.
15. Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryers.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma in Culinary Arts, food and beverage or any related course.
• At least two years of experience as a cook in a restaurant or hotel.
• Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions.
• Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.).
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good communication skills.