Job Description
A hospital cook works in the same capacity as any other cook in a hotel, restaurant or a café. The work of
a hospital cook involves cooking nutritious meals for patients, according to their healthcare plans. This person will also attend to other hospital catering needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
Look through each patients’ diet plan and determine what ingredients will be required.
Prepare food items by cutting, chopping, marinating, and cubing meats, vegetables, and fruits.
Make soups and stocks, according to specified recipes, making sure that the right amount of seasoning
is used.
Assist the hospital management in creating recipes, along with help from doctors and other
healthcare professionals.
Cook nutritious meals according to standardized protocols ensuring that cleanliness is given the
highest priority.
Perform portioning activities on trays or platters, by following set instructions, on a per–patient basis.
Ensure that patients’ meals are delivered to them promptly so that they can take their medicines on
time.
Oversee the cleanliness and sanitization of kitchen areas, such as counters, floors, and walls.
Perform predictive, preventative, and regular maintenance on kitchen appliances such as stoves,
ovens, grills, fridges, and freezers.
Timely perform food rotation activities so that food spoilage is kept in check.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Diploma in a Food & Beverage Production.
Proficiency in computer applications.
Knowledge of a wide range of recipes.
Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
Flexibility to work during evenings and weekends
At least two (2) years related experience in a similar institution or star rated hospitality establishment.
Soft Skills Required
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Observation skills
Analytical skills
Reference Number: V/FT/41/2022
Deadline: 17th March 2022.
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If your background and competencies match the specifications of the above positions, please apply online via the link below:OR send hard copies of your Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Filled Application Form and Licence ONLY to the address below:The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital
P.O. Box 7674 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi For all applications, please indicate the subject as follows: JOB APPLICATION – [JOB REFERENCE NUMBER]. Please note that you must attach the Application Letter, CV, Filled Application Form, and licence when you apply online via the portal.The deadline for the receipt of all applications is 17th March 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates must fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, including;Any form of canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.
KUTRRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
YOUTH, WOMEN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Apply via :
careers.kutrrh.go.ke