Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Pastry Chef: KeMU/ AD/KH /2/2/2022

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participate in menu planning and development
• Prepare and bake pastries in accordance with set standard recipes.
• iModify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests
• Preparation of all pastries and snacks for functions, fresh fruit cuts, salads, desserts and tea snacks.
• Be accountable for materials
• To execute food control standard in dispensing the established food and pastries portion.
• vEnsure that waste is kept at minimal levels by using creative culinary and bakery methods.
• Monitoring of stocks for ingredients and make appropriate orders
• To observe safety precautions and kitchen hygiene set standards during food preparation.
• Perform and ensure opening and closing duties are done accordingly.
• Provide guidance to interns and kitchen stewards.
• Take kitchen responsibilities in the absence of the head chef
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:
• KCSE Certificate with a mean grade of C–.
• Diploma in Food & Beverage production & Service or its’ equivalent
• 13 years’ experience as a pastry cook preferably in an institution of higher learning, star rated hotel or comparable organization
• Must have a valid food handlers’ certificate.
• Knowledgeable of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast–paced environment and can multi task.
• vAttention to detail, creativity, passion and sense of business.
• Ability to use slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors and other kitchen

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 156

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should send three (3) copies of their application, accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, National ID card or passport, and any other relevant testimonials.
An electronic copy in PDF format to the Vice Chancellor through email address applications@kemu.ac.ke
Three hard copies marked as per the position should be sent to:
The Vice Chancellor
Kenya Methodist University
P. O. Box 267 – 60200
MERU, KENYA

To be received on or before 15th March 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All the positions above require individuals who are committed to Christian values and are of high ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.

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