Head Chef at Oasis Healthcare

Overall Responsibility: The successful candidate will take charge of the kitchen operations including; production, supervision, and stock management as a hands-on team member.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and smooth running of the kitchen while promoting and maintaining good working relationships throughout the production team;
• Collaborate with the Nutritionist to devise and plan menus for all clients taking into account the varied requirements of the hospital and individuals, including special diets;
• Work closely with the procurement officer to ensure proper costing and streamlined usage of all the kitchen consumables.
• Set out clear procedures in handling all the kitchen operations and frequently train the production team to ensure compliance.
• Manage the production and planning of meals in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Take action to minimize wastage at all stages of food production by implementing controls, keeping records, and making reports as required.
• Ensure that details of all orders are recorded according to the set procedures while ensuring that orders are placed on time and are smart enough to meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure that stock movement is keenly monitored to avoid stock outs and expiries.
• Instill into the kitchen a culture of essential hygiene practices connected with storage, the importance of clean, tidy sanitized, and hygienic working practices; ensuring that every kitchen staff has a food handlers certificate
• Undertake a mentoring and coaching role to support the development of all members of the production team.
• Any other duty as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in food production from a reputable institution or its equivalent.
• KCSE mean grade of C- and above
• Possess basic computer literacy.
• Be a good communicator both verbally and in writing
• At least two years of working experience preferably in a hospital setting.