Background

Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. We offer Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Trainings. We partner with clients in various industries. Our client, a hotel, is seeking to recruit a Cook to join their culinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing quality meals while upholding strict food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare and cook all menu items, including appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and desserts, following standardized recipes and quality standards.
• Conduct food preparation tasks including chopping, slicing, seasoning, and organizing mise en place before service.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and proficiently (e.g., grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout the shift, adhering strictly to all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent spoilage (FIFO method).
• Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to the Chef or Manager to facilitate timely ordering.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff (e.g., Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers) and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all food orders.
• Handle multiple orders simultaneously under pressure during peak hours.
• Participate in the garnishing and presentation of dishes.
• Oversee opening and closing duties for each assigned shift.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Quality check ingredients and prepared products, ingredients to be used during service and for menu items.
• Follow recipes accurately.
• Prepare food using various appliances and equipment.
• Adhere strictly to food health and safety regulations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management, Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related support role.

Key Competencies

• Creative mindset with an interest in event concepts and themes.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication with a friendly approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service oriented with a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Accurately and efficiently prepare and cook all menu items, including appetizers, entrees, soups, salads, and desserts, following standardized recipes and quality standards.
• Conduct food preparation tasks including chopping, slicing, seasoning, and organizing mise en place before service.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment safely and proficiently (e.g., grills, fryers, ovens, stovetops).
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment throughout the shift, adhering strictly to all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure all food items are properly stored, labeled, dated, and rotated to prevent spoilage (FIFO method).
• Monitor food stock levels and communicate shortages to the Chef or Manager to facilitate timely ordering.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff (e.g., Prep Cooks, Line Cooks, Dishwashers) and front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all food orders.
• Handle multiple orders simultaneously under pressure during peak hours.
• Participate in the garnishing and presentation of dishes.
• Oversee opening and closing duties for each assigned shift.
• Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
• Quality check ingredients and prepared products, ingredients to be used during service and for menu items.
• Follow recipes accurately.
• Prepare food using various appliances and equipment.
• Adhere strictly to food health and safety regulations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Creative mindset
• Strong time management
• Multitasking abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication
• Friendly approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service oriented
• Positive, professional attitude
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management, Communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in events, hospitality, customer service, or a related support role.