School Cook


Posted : 2024-09-24
Closing : 2024-10-10
Position Scope

Role purpose

You will be responsible for delivering food that is delicious, cooked, safe and fresh to the specifications of the school standard. 

Job Description

Key responsibilities: 

  • Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh and of good quality 
  • Ensure food is well cooked, not overcooked or undercooked
  • 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 

Requirements

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 

Education and Training Requirements

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

Skills