Vacancy title:
Cook III

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Ministry Of Interior And National Administration

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 3 2026

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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State Department for Correctional Services

ADVERTISEMENT FOR VACANT POSTS UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES.

Applications are invited from suitable and qualified persons for the following vacant post in the State Department for Correctional Services: -

Responsibilities or duties

This will be the entry grade for the cook's cadre, an officer at this level will be on job training and will carry out duties under the supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entails:

• Preparation of raw foods for cooking
• Cleanliness of equipment used in production
• Maintain hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surrounding
• Setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production
• Alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade 'D' plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Craft Certificate in food and beverage production, Sales and Service or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

OR

• Attend a formal course lasting not less than two (2) Months in Food Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized Institution

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Terms of Service

Permanent and Pensionable

Salary Scale

Ksh. 21,120 Ksh. 26,250 p.m.

Annual Leave Allowance:

Ksh 6,500. p.a.

Leave entitlement

30 days p.a.

Commuter allowance

Ksh 3000

House Allowance

Ksh 2,960-4,500 depending on the region deployed

Medical Cover

As provided by the Government

This State Department is committed to according equal and fair employment opportunities to all persons and therefore Persons with Disability, the marginalized and the minority are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their application ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke so as to reach the Commission on or before 3rd August, 2026 (latest 5:00 P.M. East African Time).

Please note that:

• Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement
• It is an offense to include incorrect information in the application form
• Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts during interviews.
• It is a criminal offense to present fake certificates/documents
• This State Department is committed to according equal and fair employment opportunities to all persons and therefore Persons with Disability, the marginalized and the minority are encouraged to apply.

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