Trending Jobs: NCCK Job Vacancy : Head Chef

Thursday, 15 March 2018

NCCK, an umbrella organization for Protestant Churches and Christian Organizations registered in Kenya

Duty Station: Jumuia Coffee House, Nairobi

Main Purpose Of The Job

Maintaining optimum staff schedules, operating equipment stock level and providing staff with quality working tools
Menu planning and management to ensure efficient food dispensing, service and presentation is provided in order to meet guest and staff satisfaction
To maintain a conducive working environment for the kitchen staff so as to provide food service to guest and staff satisfaction
Ensure costs and quality are controlled so as to meet departmental budget
To ensure proper usage of friendly products, water, energy and waste management for the purpose of maintaining environmental conservation and hygiene

Plan menus for expected clients.
Project orders and requisition as per the menus.
Ensure quality of food items purchased.
Ensure proper management of equipment, utensils and supplies.
Ensure proper maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene standards in the department as per requirement.
Allocate duties; schedule all staff leave and time-offs and keep records of the same for the department.
Prepare the budget for the department.
Identify training needs for departmental staff.
Conduct regular in-house training for departmental staff.
Coach, mentor and perform regular appraisal of departmental staff.
Participate in management processes and decisions.
Seek feedback on catering issues and take appropriate action on issues raised and provide periodic update to management on issues.
Keep track of new trends in the industry and advise management accordingly.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Other Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

Relevant Job Experience

3 years experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Parti-Saucier in an environment that offers national and international cuisine