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Our client, a Poultry Integrator in Kenya is looking recruit a to be based to be based in Kajiado County. You will manage the HQ’s Canteen, the company’s F&B department according to set standards, customer satisfaction and train teams across the numerous sites. The successful candidate must be conversant in Food Safety systems, have a good understanding of safety, hygiene and heath policies. He/She must have at least 5 years of experience as a head chef in a well-established diverse hospitality establishment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Have working knowledge of menu costing and design and establish a cost management plan.
- Must have a good understanding of menu compilation, preparation of a wide range of cuisine (Local and International).
- Ensure adherence to proper cooking methods and presentation of food with colourful & artistic flair.
- Conversant with HACCP systems
- Ensure correct items and amount of food is prepared prior to food service and is stored correctly.
- Interacting with team at the farm and obtaining feedback.
- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and ensure that the employees adhere to the same.
- Ensure adherence to the hygiene in the department and all equipment is well cleaned and stored.
- Maintain discipline in the department according to the property and company standards.
- Manage, train, review, implement and give feedback to employees on their job performance.
- Manage inventory and requisition of all items: assets, consumables, foods etc
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline.
- Must have at least 5 years’ working experience.
- Have a good understanding of dietary requirements, stock rotation and control.
- Excellent time management, hosting, communication and interpersonal skills
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