Posted:Oct 1
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Hospital & Health Care
Description:
Mission Statement: "Tenwek Hospital is a Christian community committed to excellence in compassionate healthcare, spiritual ministry, and training for service to the glory of God." The hospital was founded in 1937 by missionaries from World Gospel Mission and has since grown to be a leading teaching and referral hospital in the region and one of the largest mission hospitals in Africa. It is a non-profit faith-based organization, a ministry of Africa Gospel Church and in partnership with World Gospel Mission. It has a capacity of 300 beds and offers a wide-range of quality and affordable primary and specialized healthcare services. Through partnerships with various organizations, long term and visiting physicians (Facilitated through Samaritan’s Purse), provide Tenwek patients with expertise in hospital care, out-patient treatment (Supported through USAID), and HIV/AIDS care through the PEPFAR program. Tenwek is also supported by Friends of Tenwek (FOT), a U.S.-based non-profit organization dedicated to devel
Job Description
Job Purpose:
- The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, practicing proper food handling, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.
Key Responsibilities :
- Prepare and cook a variety of dishes from scratch, ensuring high quality and consistent taste.
- Follow recipes and guidelines to maintain menu standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Practice proper food handling and storage techniques to ensure food safety.
- Stock and maintain kitchen inventory, and notify supervisors of shortages or quality issues.
- Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
- Respond to customer requests and inquiries, including special dietary restrictions.
- Prepare large quantities of food for service, ensuring items are ready on time.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions or maintenance needs.
- Minimize food waste through proper storage and ingredient utilization.
- Adapt to changing menus, customer preferences, and kitchen demands.
- Learn and apply new recipes and cooking techniques.
- Taste test dishes to ensure quality standards are met.
- Implement constructive feedback from supervisors and customers for continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Diploma/Certificate in Culinary Arts or related field from a recognized institution.
- Food and Beverage Certification.
- Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a busy kitchen or similar setting.
- Strong knowledge of food handling, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly, work under minimal supervision, and remain self-driven.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service mindset.
- High standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
- A committed Christian, passionate about service and making a positive impact.
Deadline: 10th October 2025
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
