Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Planning and Preparation: Plan and prepare daily meals for students and staff in accordance with established menus, dietary restrictions, and nutritional guidelines.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor food quality to ensure all meals meet or exceed health and safety standards.
• Inventory and Budgeting: Maintain an accurate inventory of food and supplies, order ingredients as needed, and manage the food budget effectively.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition.
• Staff Supervision: Train, supervise, and evaluate kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to proper food handling procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Special Dietary Needs: Collaborate with school administrators to plan menus for students with specific dietary needs, such as allergies or religious restrictions.
• Waste Management: Manage kitchen waste, including composting and recycling efforts.
• Event Support: Work closely with school administration to plan and coordinate food service during special events and school activities.
• Hygiene and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following strict cleaning and sanitation procedures to ensure the highest level of hygiene.
• General Duties: Perform any other duties as assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Diploma in Food and Beverage or Food Production from a recognized institution.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably within a learning institution.
• Certification: Must possess a valid food handlers certificate from the relevant regulatory institution.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their applications to hrm@kisc.sc.ke on or before 20th March 2026. Please use "chef" as the subject of your email.