Position Description:
The cook position is based at the GEP office and reports directly to the HR & Administration Officer. S/he will work closely with the Kitchen staff to ensure participants/beneficiaries are served their meals in time.
Responsibilities:
Setting weekly menus ensuring balanced diet for the participant and of those with special and medical preferences.
Ensure timely submission of requests to the HR & Admin Office and to the procurement office in a reasonable time-frame for approval
Report all issues regarding GEP, Day care and or Safe House meal times and shopping to the HR & Admin Officer in a timely.
Maintain and provide an updated inventory of all supplies including food, cleaning supplies, crockery, utensils etc to the Stores Officer
Maintain general site cleanliness of the entire program site, including toilets, classroom, and offices
Provide and cook nutritional and healthy meals
Maintain professional conduct at all times
Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to each participant served by any and all Heshima Kenya’s programs.
Maintains excellent communication and relationship with the HK persons of concern
Skillfully and deligently handle and manage any conflict between them and the PoCs
Take utmost care and to minimize any misunderstanding or conflict that can arise between them and the persons of concern during execution of ones duties
Qualifications:
Have attained O levels [KCSE] of education
Diploma in catering/ Catering certificate from Utalii colleage or any other recognized institution or
Three years of proven experience in cooking
A valid medical and food handling certificate
Fluent in English and Swahili
Good communication skills
Some background in social work or guidance and counslleing will be an added advantage
Customer relations skills are requisite
Back ground in working in a children institution will be vital
Able to maintain confidentiality agreement and information
Certificate of good conduct
Uphold high levels of honesty, integrity and unquestionable character
Excellent interpersonal skills
ability to mother and to mentor young girls and children
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent organizational skills
Must be a mature Kenyan Citizen.
