School Cook

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a full-time School Cook in Buruburu, Kenya, within the education sector. The cook prepares meals and snacks for the school according to its menu and requirements, following food safety and hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals, snacks and other food items according to the school's menu, adjusting for approved dietary needs
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and follow food handling, storage, cooking and serving procedures
• Keep food at the right temperature and never use expired or spoiled ingredients
• Monitor ingredients and supplies, check quality on delivery, rotate stock and report low stock to the supervisor
• Follow the meal schedule, plan menus and estimate ingredients where needed, and minimise food wastage
• Use kitchen equipment safely, follow health and safety procedures and support other kitchen duties

Required profile

• At least 2 years of experience as a chef, cook or kitchen assistant in a busy kitchen
• Proven ability to prepare a variety of cuisines and meals
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and meet meal preparation deadlines
• Training or certification in Food Production, Cookery, Catering or a related field is an added advantage

Required skills

• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and food handling
• Understanding of kitchen equipment and safe cooking practices

The salary is KSh 20,000. Applications are made by sending a CV to the employer's recruitment team; interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled.