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Mirema School – Gateway to Excellence (Christian School)

Responsibilities or duties

We are seeking a qualified Head of Department for Catering to oversee the entire department's day-to-day operations, ensuring optimal resource utilization, hygiene, safety, and general functioning.

• Supervise setup of workstations with required ingredients and preparation of cooking equipment.
• Oversee ingredient preparation (cooking, chopping, peeling, sorting, etc.).
• Ensure smooth cooking and serving of meals for learners, staff, and events.
• Ensure appropriate usage of cooking items, quantities, and qualities.
• Adhere to set menus for different dietary needs in the school.
• Act as a positive role model and manage kitchen staff daily.
• Ensure all department members understand core responsibilities and objectives within the school framework.

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

Experience needed

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Food Production and Service / Food and Beverage Production.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant supervisory experience in a similar role.
• HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Valid certificate of good conduct.
• Medical Certificate.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• First aid skills.
• Childcare skills.
• Organizational skills.

• Supervise setup of workstations with required ingredients and preparation of cooking equipment.
• Oversee ingredient preparation (cooking, chopping, peeling, sorting, etc.).
• Ensure smooth cooking and serving of meals for learners, staff, and events.
• Ensure appropriate usage of cooking items, quantities, and qualities.
• Adhere to set menus for different dietary needs in the school.
• Act as a positive role model and manage kitchen staff daily.
• Ensure all department members understand core responsibilities and objectives within the school framework.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• First aid skills.
• Childcare skills.
• Organizational skills.

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Food Production and Service / Food and Beverage Production.
• HACCP Certification (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
• Valid certificate of good conduct.
• Medical Certificate.
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.