Vacancy title:
Cook III

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

Jobs at:
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, January 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities or duties

This is the entry grade for the Cook cadre. An Officer at this level will work under a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparing meals and service delivery
• Receiving menu interpretation from the immediate supervisor;
• Setting up work stations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment;
• Checking quality of ingredients;
• Keeping a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen;
• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment such as boilers, ovens, grills, fryers and any other kitchen equipment;
• Ensuring portion control during service time to ensure right quantity of food is served; and
• Preparing and producing food.

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

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Craft Certificate in any of the following disciplines: Food Production, Food and Beverage Production, Food and Beverage Service and Sales or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Food Handlers’ Certificate; and
• Certificate in computer application skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications quoting the job reference number accompanied by a signed application letter; detailed Curriculum Vitae; copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card, transcripts and testimonials; daytime contacts; full names and contacts of three (3) referees. The applications should be addressed to: -

The Director /C.E.O.
Kenya Institute of Mass communication
Uholo Road (South B), Off Mombasa Road
P.O. Box 42422-00100
Nairobi

Hand delivered and posted application should be delivered in a sealed envelope on or before Wednesday - 4 th February, 2026 at 5.00 pm.

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