Catering Chef
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Company Details
Industry:
Education Management
Website:
http://www.strathmore.edu/en/
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 2004. Our …
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Catering
Job Description
Job Title: Catering Chef
The jobholder is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the production of high-quality meals for catered events, functions, and special occasions within the university. The Catering Chef ensures all dishes are prepared in accordance with food safety standards, event requirements, and quality expectations, while supervising kitchen staff involved in function catering.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop function-specific menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef and catering team.
- Prepare and cook food items for special events, ensuring taste, presentation, and timing align with event schedules.
- Modify recipes or menus to accommodate dietary restrictions or customer preferences.
- Coordinate food production activities for catered events, including staff task allocation and timelines.
- Monitor kitchen staff to ensure consistency, quality control, and adherence to recipes and standards.
- Ensure timely preparation and dispatch of meals for service at events.
- Oversee the transport and arrangement of food and kitchen equipment for off-site or large events within campus.
- Collaborate with service teams to ensure proper food layout, portioning, and replenishment during service.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation and storage areas.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, kitchen hygiene practices, and occupational safety protocols.
- Monitor use of PPE and safe handling of kitchen equipment by staff.
- Ensure food handling, cleaning, and waste disposal practices comply with safety regulations.
- Monitor staff hygiene practices and correct any deviations.
- Support cleaning of the cafeteria before, during, and after service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts, Food Production, or a related field from a recognized institution.
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