Kitchen Steward at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job Summary
Responsible for general cleanliness of the kitchen including floors, walls, counters, equipment, storage areas, crockery and cutlery.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuous cleanliness of the kitchen during operation hours.
• Ensure continuous supply of clean crockery and cutlery during operating hours.
• Ensure proper thorough cleaning of the kitchen, equipment, crockery and cutlery at the close of duty shift.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning detergents – applying the correct type of detergents to the various cleaning areas. Monitor the use of cleaning detergents and materials to avoid wastage and maintain a viable cost of cleaning in the kitchen while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Ensure due care is taken in the cleaning of equipment to avoid damage and breakages due to poor handling during cleaning.
• Be attentive to proper handling of crockery and cutlery to avoid unnecessary breakages and losses.
• Plan, schedule and carry out thorough cleaning of the kitchen as assigned and guided by the head cook.
• Plan, schedule and undertake thorough cleaning of kitchen storage areas and other equipment that may need routine dismantling.
• Plan, schedule and undertake thorough cleaning of kitchen drainages including periodic emptying of the kitchen manhole.
• Maintain a clean and orderly back area including the garbage area and receiving area.
• Undertake food preparation assignments as may be assigned from time to time.
• The kitchen is manned 24hours especially during peak periods. Liaise with the head cook for duty hours allocation which may change from time to time.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by management from time to time.

Academic & professional Qualifications

• KCSE Certificate
• Catering certificate from a recognized institution or experience in a similar role for at least two years.
• Basic kitchen hygiene and safety training is an added advantage.

Competencies and Skills

• Ability to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive cleaning tasks.
• Attention to detail and care in handling equipment and utensils.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

The closing date for receiving all applications is 1st April 2026