Kitchen Stewards (Interim Engagement) at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

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

The engagement is on an as-needed basis to support CHAK Guest House operations.

Key Duties and 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 cutelery 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 tim

Academic Qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent qualification.
• Certificate in Food Production, Catering, Hospitality Management, or Housekeeping from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Training in Food Safety and Hygiene will be an added advantage.
• At least 1 year of experience in a kitchen, hotel, restaurant, or institutional catering environment is desirable.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Knowledge of basic kitchen hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ability to properly handle kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery.
• Good understanding of cleaning procedures and use of cleaning detergents.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and under minimal supervision.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• High level of personal hygiene, integrity, and reliability.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts, including weekends and during peak periods