Pastry Chef, Food Services at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Purpose

• To produce high-quality meals to patients and staff in a timely manner and be accountable for the use and storage of supplies used in the kitchen.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitoring equipment and ensuring all specialized pastry baking tools are in good working conditions and report any faults to the Head chef or Supervisor on duty.
• Bake pastry items according to pre-established recipes
• Preparing and cooking food in the section for effective provision of catering services.
• Creating enticing confectionery decorations and delicious pastry fillings, as well as keeping abreast of new pastry baking techniques.
• Ensuring that food is cooked as per the recipes for consistency to uphold the quality standards of the departments.
• Serving food on time to meet the quality objective of the department.
• Clearing all leftovers after services.
• Performing any other duties assigned from time to time.
• Ensuring that the working area is constantly cleaned by applying the “clean-as-you-go” principle
• Properly handle equipment in the kitchen and promptly report any faults to the Head Chef or Supervisor on duty
• Any other duty as may be requested by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Experience, and skills required

• Certificate in food production from a reputable institution
• Minimum KCSE grade C-
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in busy catering establishment
• Management of food safety based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Knowledge of receipts in food production
• Be a self-starter
• A team player with high levels of motivation and flexibility
• A passion for food and a commitment to upholding the highest standards
• Ambition to grow further in the career
• Have a good command of English language (especially spoken English)

Closing Date: 14/06/2023