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Emerge Egress Consulting
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Restaurant & Hospitality
KES
MONTH
2026-03-06T17:00:00+00:00
8

Role Objective

Our client, a reputable hospitality establishment, is seeking to recruit three (3) skilled and detail-oriented Cooks to join their culinary team. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals while upholding strict food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare and cook all menu items, including appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and desserts, following standardized recipes and quality standards.
  • Conduct food preparation tasks including chopping, slicing, seasoning, and organizing mise en place before service
  • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and proficiently (e.g., grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops).:
  • Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout the shift, adhering strictly to all food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent spoilage (FIFO method).
  • Assist with daily and nightly kitchen closing procedures, including cleaning duties.
  • Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to the Chef or Manager to facilitate timely ordering.
  • Collaborate with other kitchen staff (e.g., Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers) and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all food orders.
  • Handle multiple orders simultaneously under pressure during peak hours.
  • Participate in the garnishing and presentation of dishes
  • Oversee opening and closing duties for each assigned shift
  • Clean and sanitize work areas
  • Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
  • Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
  • Quality check ingredients and prepared products, ingredients to be used during service and for menu items.
  • Follow recipes accurately
  • Prepare food using various appliances and equipment
  • Maintain a clean, safe and sanitized work area
  • Organize equipment, utensils and other tools prior to service
  • Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
  • Adhere strictly to food health and safety regulations
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Specifications and Qualifications

  • Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management, Communication, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related support role.
  • Basic knowledge of event planning and coordination.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours and travel when required.

Key Competencies

  • Creative mindset with an interest in event concepts and themes.
  • Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good verbal and written communication with a friendly approach.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer service oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Accurately and efficiently prepare and cook all menu items, including appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and desserts, following standardized recipes and quality standards.
  • Conduct food preparation tasks including chopping, slicing, seasoning, and organizing mise en place before service
  • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and proficiently (e.g., grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops).
  • Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout the shift, adhering strictly to all food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent spoilage (FIFO method).
  • Assist with daily and nightly kitchen closing procedures, including cleaning duties.
  • Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to the Chef or Manager to facilitate timely ordering.
  • Collaborate with other kitchen staff (e.g., Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers) and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all food orders.
  • Handle multiple orders simultaneously under pressure during peak hours.
  • Participate in the garnishing and presentation of dishes
  • Oversee opening and closing duties for each assigned shift
  • Clean and sanitize work areas
  • Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
  • Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
  • Quality check ingredients and prepared products, ingredients to be used during service and for menu items.
  • Follow recipes accurately
  • Prepare food using various appliances and equipment
  • Maintain a clean, safe and sanitized work area
  • Organize equipment, utensils and other tools prior to service
  • Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
  • Adhere strictly to food health and safety regulations
  • Perform any other duties as assigned
  • Creative mindset with an interest in event concepts and themes.
  • Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good verbal and written communication with a friendly approach.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer service oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management, Communication, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related support role.
  • Basic knowledge of event planning and coordination.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours and travel when required.
associate degree
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Vacancy title:
Cook

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]

Jobs at:
Emerge Egress Consulting

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Objective

Our client, a reputable hospitality establishment, is seeking to recruit three (3) skilled and detail-oriented Cooks to join their culinary team. The successful candidates will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals while upholding strict food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare and cook all menu items, including appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and desserts, following standardized recipes and quality standards.
  • Conduct food preparation tasks including chopping, slicing, seasoning, and organizing mise en place before service
  • Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and proficiently (e.g., grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops).:
  • Set up and stock workstations with all necessary supplies.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout the shift, adhering strictly to all food safety and hygiene standards
  • Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent spoilage (FIFO method).
  • Assist with daily and nightly kitchen closing procedures, including cleaning duties.
  • Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to the Chef or Manager to facilitate timely ordering.
  • Collaborate with other kitchen staff (e.g., Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers) and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all food orders.
  • Handle multiple orders simultaneously under pressure during peak hours.
  • Participate in the garnishing and presentation of dishes
  • Oversee opening and closing duties for each assigned shift
  • Clean and sanitize work areas
  • Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
  • Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
  • Quality check ingredients and prepared products, ingredients to be used during service and for menu items.
  • Follow recipes accurately
  • Prepare food using various appliances and equipment
  • Maintain a clean, safe and sanitized work area
  • Organize equipment, utensils and other tools prior to service
  • Efficiently resolving problems with customers’ orders.
  • Adhere strictly to food health and safety regulations
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Specifications and Qualifications

  • Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management, Communication, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related support role.
  • Basic knowledge of event planning and coordination.
  • Flexibility to work extended hours and travel when required.

Key Competencies

  • Creative mindset with an interest in event concepts and themes.
  • Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Good verbal and written communication with a friendly approach.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer service oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
  • High level of integrity and professionalism

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Hospitality/ Chef/ Cook jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, March 6 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 25-02-2026
No of Jobs: 3
Start Publishing: 25-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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