Strathmore University Hiring Executive Chef

Basic job summary:

To be responsible for ensuring the Catering department provides healthy and quality food to all its
customers

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Menu Management: Create menus for special events as well daily food supply in the cafeteria;
2. Record Keeping: Maintain updated and accurate costing record of all dishes prepared and sold within the university;
3. Resource Management: Oversee the proper maintenance of equipment and ensuring that they are in working order at all times;
4. Procurement: Head the purchase and storage of food in the kitchen so that there is timely supply of healthy and quality food by the catering department;
5. Staff Management: Identify the developmental needs of kitchen staff; coaching, mentoring, performance management and helping staff to improve their knowledge and skills and ensuring disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to institutional, operational standards, and management policy;
6. Hygiene: Promote the maintenance of general hygiene standards in the kitchen;
7. Staff Recruitment: Support in recruitment of new employees and interns and ensure their on boarding is conducted as per University standards;
8. Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and guests.