Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 15, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position based in Nairobi Kenya. The position holder will report to the Manager, Food Services Department, Facilities Management Division.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare menus for all meals and special occasions
• Prepare standard recipes and cost cards for every menu
• Ensure all special requests from patients have been served accordingly
• Ensure all the food prepared in the hospital kitchens is as per AKUH, N set standards
• Inspect all foodstuff delivered to the kitchen to ensure it is of good quality
• Ensure that all catering and kitchen staff adhere to personal, kitchen and food hygiene standards
• Ensure the implementation and practice of the HACCP hygiene management system within the kitchen
• Undertake regular audits of all areas within the kitchen and storage areas to ensure complete adherence to agreed policies
• Monitor expenditure with a view to containing cost through effective food waste management, cleaning supplies and other operating supplies
• Prepare staff duty Rota and dues every month
• Work closely with catering storekeeper to ensure adequate supplies of stock
• Ensure all equipment in the kitchen is in good working order and organize for preventive maintenance and repairs where necessary
• Assist individual team members formulate goals and objectives in line with departmental goals and objectives
• Conduct regular performance reviews with the team offering coaching and training when necessary
• Any other duties that might be assigned from time to time

Requirements:
• Diploma/Degree in Food Production from a reputable institution
• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in a similar position or a 4-star hotel
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of food production skills and systems
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (both oral and written)
• Excellent knowledge of HAACP, ISO 9001:2008 Quality systems and ISO 22000:2005 Food safety systems
• Knowledge of nutritional issues will be an added advantage

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

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