Temporary Cook (1 Position at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Reporting To:            Centre Manager

HIAS seeks to recruit reliever cooks, who will carry out the following functions;

•   Oversees and participate in the preparation and cooking and serving of well-balanced main meals to shelter residents.
•   Arranges and directs 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
•   Maintaining safety standards throughout all food preparation and storage areas;
•   Perform any other duties as may be required
• Job specifications
•   A certificate in Hotel and catering management or food and beverage
•   Must have a valid medical certificate
•   Should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in the catering industry

Skills & Competencies

• 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.
• Experience of high volume catering in a busy work place.
• Fully conversant with various cooking methods like boiling, baking, roasting and steaming