Position Description
The Matron / Cateress will report to the Head of School and is responsible for supporting the students of the Daraja Academy, including the following:
Oversee food preparation ensuring good quality & tasty meals at all times that all well planned
Ensure sufficient stocks of food, beverages, consumables and student supplies, checking deliveries ensuring quality goods and taking appropriate action with delivery shortages
Maintain proper records for both Kitchen and student supplies and prepare relevant reports as may be required
Ensure proper handling and maintenance of school property held by the kitchen and students.
Plan and prepare the menu making certain that a balance diet is provided, in liaison with the Head of Kitchen and Head of School
Exercise care of students attend care meetings where required and support pupils’ emotional and intellectual development as may be directed by the Head of school
Manage students’ life in the dormitories and ensure discipline, observe order and proper schedule is followed.
Supervise meal time and bed time
Oversee general cleanliness across the institution and prepare duty Rota for the students
In charge of catering service for school visitors and school events.
Provide basic first aid and maintain close liaison with the Medical care providers concerning students’ medical matters which may entail taking them for hospital appointments.
Keep constant communication with the Head of School about students affairs
Report repairs required to the Facility manager in the kitchen, dining and boarding facilities
Work closely with Teacher on Duty during entertainment and morning sports
Other related duties as may be allocated by the Head of School
Requirements:
Demonstrated passion for girls/women’s empowerment
Experience in handling students/ children especially teenagers
Genuine and warm demeanor with Students and Daraja staff as a whole.
Health Certificate and Certificate of Good Conduct
Organization and Supervisory skills
Record Keeping and Report Writing Skills
Store Management and Menu planning
Counselling and Basic First Aid
Diploma in the relevant fields
