Job description

Our client Mt Elgon Orchards is recruiting a Full time chef in guesthouse and private house

Cook International cuisine and barbecues, vegan and vegetarian, healthy, Kenyan cuisine
Takes care of daily food preparation and duties assigned through the superiors to meet the standard and the quality set
Ensure consistent quality production and proper use of recipes.
The Chef must oversee the implementation and practice of proper hygiene in the whole kitchen.
Checking and refilling of stock levels
Ensuring that no wastage through wrong storage, wrong cooking methods
Ensure that all our storage facilities and other equipment are properly utilized, cleaned and kept
Clean and re-set their working area
Ensure that all food, beverage and vending is presented in line with hygiene requirements and to the highest standard at all times
Streamline receiving procedures to ensure that only the best quality and the right quantities are received from the suppliers.
Observes stock levels and orders supplies, participates in monthly stock take and daily closing stocks.
Any other duties that may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Requirements and qualifications

Diploma in Culniray science, food preparation, food management or a relevant field
HACCP and hygiene training

2 Years

A minimum of 2 years food preparation experience
Previous catering experience is desirable.
Speaks good English
Can cook from a recipe
Can cook international cuisine and barbecues, vegan and vegetarian, Kenyan cuisine
Can bake bread, cookies and pies or is open to learn this
Is able to cook multiple courses (starter, soups, main, desert etc)
Can cook for both small and large groups
Lives in or is willing to relocate to Kitale

All applications are to be submitted by 28th December 2023