Company Overview

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to Central Catering & Accommodation Services Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with approved menus and dietary standards
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness at all times
• Assist in planning menus and estimating food requirements
• Properly handle, store, and preserve food items
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, utensils, and equipment
• Observe health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Assist in stock control and minimize food wastage
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

Education, Skills & Experience;

Must have:

• Certificate in Food Production, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Institutional Catering from a recognized academic institution.
• At least two (2) years relevant experience as a Cook, preferably in an institutional setting (school, hospital, university, or hotel)

• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with approved menus and dietary standards
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness at all times
• Assist in planning menus and estimating food requirements
• Properly handle, store, and preserve food items
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, utensils, and equipment
• Observe health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Assist in stock control and minimize food wastage
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

• Certificate in Food Production, Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or Institutional Catering from a recognized academic institution.
• At least two (2) years relevant experience as a Cook, preferably in an institutional setting (school, hospital, university, or hotel)