Job Description
Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya.
It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in .
Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmo…
Executive Chef
Basic job summary:
To be responsible for ensuring the Catering department provides healthy and quality food to all its customers Duties & Responsibilities:
Menu Management: Create menus for special events as well daily food supply in the cafeteria;Record Keeping: Maintain updated and accurate costing record of all dishes prepared and sold within the university;Resource Management: Oversee the proper maintenance of equipment and ensuring that they are in working order at all times;Procurement: Head the purchase and storage of food in the kitchen so that there is timely supply of healthy and quality food by the catering department;Staff Management: Identify the developmental needs of kitchen staff; coaching, mentoring, performance management and helping staff to improve their knowledge and skills and ensuring disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to institutional, operational standards, and management policy;Hygiene: Promote the maintenance of general hygiene standards in the kitchen;Staff Recruitment: Support in recruitment of new employees and interns and ensure their on boarding is conducted as per University standards;Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and guests. Minimum Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in food production or any other related field from a recognized institutionFood Safety and Sanitation Certification Experience:
At least five years’ experience with at least 2 yrs in a supervisory roleWorking knowledge of French in order to be able to interpret menus Competencies and Attributes
Basic Computational SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal Communication SkillsKitchen Equipment KnowledgeKnowledge of International CuisinesGood Interpersonal SkillsCulinary Arts Training