Job Vacancies at Reeds Africa consult (RAC)

Our Client, an established Private Boy’s Secondary school, located along Kiserian Isinya Road is seeking the services of School Head Chef.

WORK LOCATION: KISERIAN ISINYA ROAD

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide the school with relevant, seasonal and nutritionally balanced menus with flare and imagination. The focus is on serving hearty, well balanced meals for the students and school guest when there are occasions. As the Head Chef you will in charge of the kitchen, staff working in the Kitchen and all related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Control and direct the food preparation process and any other relative activities
• Approve the quality of food before served to the students and guests.
• Plan orders of equipment or ingredients according to identified menu in the school
• Arrange for repairs in the Kitchen where and when necessary
• Plan remedy any problems or defects in the School Kitchen and environs
• Be fully in charge of hiring, managing and training kitchen staff
• Oversee the work of subordinates who are appointed to assist in the Kitchen.
• Estimate staff’s workload and prepare leave schedules.
• Maintain necessary Kitchen record and duty rooter
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Culinary science or related certificate from a reputable college or University
• 35 years and above,
• Over 5 years’ proven experience as an assistant head chef or head chef in a 2-star hotel facility, having worked in an International school will be an added advantage
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills
• Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
• Credentials in health and safety training.
• Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, RMS, POS)
• Certificate of conduct and two referral letters from previous employers

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Our Client, an Established Private Boy’s Secondary school, located along Kiserian Isinya Road is seeking the services of School Farm Manager.

WORK LOCATION: KISERIAN ISINYA ROAD

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Farm manager will be in charge of farm and all the activities related to farm including hiring casual labourers when needed, deciding on the crops to grow according to school needs, will oversee and supervise all the staff working in the farm.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates worker activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, payroll, and record keeping.
• Contracts with farmers or independent owners for raising of crops or for management of crop production.
• Coordinates growing activities, equipment maintenance, packing houses, and other related departments.
• Analysis market conditions to determine acreage allocations.
• Confers with purchasers and arranges for sale of surplus produce to raise revenue.
• Manage the school farm as a revenue centre
• Records information, such as production, farm management practices, and parent stock, and prepares financial and operational reports.
• Determines procedural changes in drying, grading, storage, and shipment for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyses soil to determine type and quantity of fertilizer required for maximum production.
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Inspects orchards and fields to determine maturity dates of crops or to estimate potential crop damage from weather.
• Plans and directs development and production of hybrid plant varieties with high yield or disease and insect resistant characteristics.
• Advice the management on the necessary farm machinery and appliances to purchase and supplies
• Hires, discharges, transfers, and promotes workers, enforces safety regulations, and interprets policies.
• Negotiates with the buyers where necessary.
• Evaluates financial plans and makes farm budget proposals.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Agriculture or Farm management
• Accreditation from a farming Association
• 5 years’ experience in the same capacity
• 35 years and above
• Positive attitude and team player
• Information Technology know how