Cook – Luxury Safari Camp (Live‑in)

About the role

Join a renowned luxury safari camp in Tsavo West National Park as a live‑in cook, preparing dishes to a consistent high standard for guests across all hot‑kitchen sections.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to a consistent luxury standard.
• Cover hot‑kitchen/entremetier work such as soups, vegetables, eggs, sides, and vegetarian plates.
• Maintain mise en place, timing and presentation for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Honor dietary needs and special requests as briefed.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and portion‑control standards.
• Support other kitchen stations and bush dining when required.
• Keep your section clean, organised and ready for the next service.
• Protect stock, equipment and maintain a professional kitchen atmosphere.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience as a cook in a 4‑star or 5‑star hotel, lodge or safari camp.
• Accurate, hygienic work under service pressure.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Willing to live on‑site and work rotating kitchen shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Calm, team‑first attitude and reliable on standards and integrity.

What we offer

• Live‑in role within a luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park.
• Hands‑on cook position in a high‑standard kitchen team.
• Career growth opportunities within Severin Hotels.
• Competitive live‑in package aligned with experience, including rotational leave.