Background

Tranquil Med Centre is a private level four mental institution situated along Lang’ata North Road, Gituro Lane, Gate 10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The hospital was established in 2020 (at the peak of the global COVID-19 pandemic) and offers an individualized treatment approach for every patient through a wide array of therapy services such as Occupational Thera...

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high quality standards regarding food production and presentation.
• Ensuring the kitchen and food preparation areas are clean, organized, and adhere to strict hygiene standards
• Patient Menu Development - Assist in planning and preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to patients' dietary needs in consultation with dietitians and clinical staff.
• Monitor and report stock levels; assist in ordering and storing supplies.
• Oversee food budget, food cost controls & overhead controls.
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Prior experience in a similar role
• A basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Excellent teamwork and management skills.
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• A Degree or Diploma in Food Production or relevant culinary qualification.

• Establish and maintain high quality standards regarding food production and presentation.
• Ensuring the kitchen and food preparation areas are clean, organized, and adhere to strict hygiene standards
• Patient Menu Development - Assist in planning and preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals tailored to patients' dietary needs in consultation with dietitians and clinical staff.
• Monitor and report stock levels; assist in ordering and storing supplies.
• Oversee food budget, food cost controls & overhead controls.
• Operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, Contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Excellent teamwork and management skills.
• A positive attitude and a strong work ethic

• Prior experience in a similar role
• A basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• A Degree or Diploma in Food Production or relevant culinary qualification.