Mombasa County is one of the 47 Counties of Kenya. Its capital and the only city in the county is Mombasa. Initially it was one of the former Districts of Kenya but in 2013 it was reconstituted as a county, on the same boundaries. It is the smallest county in Kenya, covering an area of 229.7 km2 excluding 65 km2 of water mass. The county is situated in th...

Job Description

Assisting in the transportation and distribution of meals from the kitchen to various wards and departments

Supporting cooks in basic food preparation activities under supervision

Collecting used utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment from wards and ensuring proper return to the kitchen

Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, dining areas, and food service areas in line with hygiene standards

Assisting in serving meals to patients according to dietary instructions and schedules

Ensuring proper handling and safe movement of food items within the hospital

Assisting in receiving and storing kitchen supplies and ingredients

Maintaining cleanliness in food preparation, storage, and distribution areas

Supporting waste management and disposal in accordance with hospital policies and public health standards

Assisting in loading and unloading food supplies and catering materials

Reporting damaged items, shortages, or incidents to the supervising staff

Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervising cook or hospitality officer

Requirements & Qualifications

Craft certificate in food production, catering and accommodation, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Certificate in food handling from a recognized public health institution.

Basic knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.

Ability to work in a busy institutional kitchen and hospital environment.

Physical fitness to perform manual duties including lifting and transporting items.

Good teamwork, discipline, and communication skills.

Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and commitment to service

• Assisting in the transportation and distribution of meals from the kitchen to various wards and departments
• Supporting cooks in basic food preparation activities under supervision
• Collecting used utensils, trays, and kitchen equipment from wards and ensuring proper return to the kitchen
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, dining areas, and food service areas in line with hygiene standards
• Assisting in serving meals to patients according to dietary instructions and schedules
• Ensuring proper handling and safe movement of food items within the hospital
• Assisting in receiving and storing kitchen supplies and ingredients
• Maintaining cleanliness in food preparation, storage, and distribution areas
• Supporting waste management and disposal in accordance with hospital policies and public health standards
• Assisting in loading and unloading food supplies and catering materials
• Reporting damaged items, shortages, or incidents to the supervising staff
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the supervising cook or hospitality officer

• Basic knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices.
• Ability to work in a busy institutional kitchen and hospital environment.
• Physical fitness to perform manual duties including lifting and transporting items.
• Good teamwork, discipline, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and commitment to service

• Craft certificate in food production, catering and accommodation, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in food handling from a recognized public health institution.