Job Summary:
The School Cook will be responsible for delivering food that is delicious, cooked, safe, and fresh to the specifications of the school standard.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and of good quality
Ensure food is well cooked, not overcooked or under cooked
Ensure food is ready on time
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages
Serve the food presentably and timely to the pupils and staff
Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
Handle and store ingredients and food as well as Execute opening and closing procedures
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils Monitor station inventory levels and operate kitchen equipment

Cook skills and qualifications

Cooks must exercise the following qualities and skills: Knowledge of safety procedures, including safe temperatures at which ingredients must be kept and to which food must be prepared to avoid food-borne illness Ingredients quantity measurement per meal
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating on different dishes
Interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of other people, such as students and teachers and sometimes parents and outsiders
Calm demeanor to work in a fast-paced environment Accountability for the dishes they prepare measuring up to the expectations of management and staff alike
Comprehension and organization to follow direct orders and recipes and to correctly prepare dishes to the standards of the school

Key Requirements & Skills

Diploma in a related food Production programs
At least 2 years' experience in a similar position Fluent in English and Kiswahili