Kitchen Hand at Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

REF KFS/KH/2022

Job Specification

This will be the entry for this cadre. The officer at this level shall report to Waiter II.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Cleaning and washing dishes, glassware, silverware, utensils, pots, and pans
2. Collecting dirty dishes and utensils from dining areas and placing them in the designated cleaning areas
3. Using special equipment (e.g. pressure hoses, dishwashing machines, steam cleaners, and disinfecting chemicals) to clean dishes and other utensils
4. Drying and placing all utensils in their designated storage area.
5. Maintaining kitchen and dining areas clean and in an orderly manner
6. Mopping, sweeping, and scrubbing floors
7. Cleaning surfaces, stoves, cutting boards, and other food preparation utensils
8. Sorting and removing garbage and other waste
9. Sorting and placing garbage in designated containers
10. Placing garbage cans and bags in the designated areas for later disposal by sanitation services
11. Cleaning garbage cans with pressured water and disinfecting soap for reusing
12. Receiving, unloading, and storing supplies
13. Taking supplies from storage to working areas as requested by Cooks
14. Setting up tables and assisting in the cleaning of dining areas
15. Assisting kitchen personnel with cooking tasks when requested
16. Promote public values and principles
17. Mentoring and Coaching

Person specification

1. The KCSE with a mean grade D (plain) or its equivalent.
2. Basic firefighting skills
3. Certified medically fit.
4. Proficiency in computer applications