Reliever Cook at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Vacancy Number HRTK/RC/04/2023

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS is looking for recruit a Reliever Cook who will support the existing cooks in their responsibilities whenever there is need at the Safe House.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The cook will participate in the preparation and serving of meals at the safe house including the following functions.

• Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking and serving of well-balanced main meals to shelter residents.
• Arrange and direct the appropriate storage of food and supplies.
• Determine quantities to be cooked and size of portions to be served, taking into account total population of the safe house.
• Check quantity and quality of stock received and notify Head Cook of any deficiencies.
• Ensure that high standards of hygiene and health are maintained in the kitchen.
• Preparation of kitchen daily consumption reports
• In liaison with the storekeeper do requests for the kitchen
• Maintaining safety standards throughout all food preparation and storage areas. 
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A certificate in Hotel and catering management or food and beverage
• Must have a valid medical certificate.
• Should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the catering industry.
• Ability to accurately read, measure, convert and follow recipes and assemble ingredients according to cooking standards and recipes.
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing member of a team to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are met.
• Comprehensive understanding of Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure, Night shifts, Weekends and public holidays.
• Experience of high-volume catering in a busy work place.
• Fully conversant with various cooking methods like boiling, baking, frying, roasting and steaming.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
• Knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 5th May 2023