{"id":102079,"date":"2026-07-17T12:38:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/head-cook\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:38:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:38:25","slug":"head-cook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/head-cook\/","title":{"rendered":"Head Cook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Head Cook\", \"description\": \"Key Duties and Responsibilities\\nFood Preparation and Service\\nPlan and prepare daily meals in accordance with approved menus and nutritional guidelines.\\nEnsure meals are prepared on time and served in a professional manner.\\nPrepare meals for meetings, trainings, workshops, and special events as required.\\nEnsure food quality, taste, and presentation meet institutional standards.\\nKitchen Operations\\nMaintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, pantry, and food preparation areas.\\nEnsure all kitchen equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained.\\nReport faulty equipment and maintenance needs promptly.\\nEnsure proper storage of food to prevent spoilage and contamination.\\nFood Safety and Hygiene\\nAdhere to food safety regulations and hygiene standards at all times.\\nEnsure safe food handling, preparation, storage, and disposal practices.\\nMaintain high standards of personal hygiene and ensure kitchen cleanliness.\\nMonitor food temperatures and storage conditions.\\nInventory and Stock Management\\nMonitor food inventory and maintain adequate stock levels.\\nPrepare shopping lists and requisitions for food supplies and kitchen consumables.\\nReceive and verify deliveries for quality and quantity.\\nMinimize wastage through proper planning and portion control.\\nBudget and Cost Control\\nEnsure economical use of food supplies and kitchen resources.\\nAssist in monitoring food costs and reducing unnecessary expenses.\\nRecommend cost-effective purchasing options without compromising quality.\\nKnowledge, Skills and Competencies\\nExcellent food preparation, presentation, and menu planning skills.\\nGood knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards.\\nStrong organizational and time management skills.\\nGood inventory management and cost control skills.\\nExcellent supervisory and leadership skills\\n, with the ability to coordinate kitchen assistants and support staff.\\nA strong team player\\nwith the ability to work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and support teams.\\nGood communication and interpersonal skills.\\nAbility to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.\\nFlexibility to work on shift schedules, weekends, public holidays, and during emergencies as required by the institution.\\nHigh level of integrity, professionalism, and customer service orientation.\\nPerform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the role\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-16\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Ruben Centre\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-30T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Ruben Centre<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time , Onsite<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-30<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Key Duties and Responsibilities<br \/>Food Preparation and Service<br \/>Plan and prepare daily meals in accordance with approved menus and nutritional guidelines.<br \/>Ensure meals are prepared on time and served in a professional manner.<br \/>Prepare meals for meetings, trainings, workshops, and special events as required.<br \/>Ensure food quality, taste, and presentation meet institutional standards.<br \/>Kitchen Operations<br \/>Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, pantry, and food preparation areas.<br \/>Ensure all kitchen equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained.<br \/>Report faulty equipment and maintenance needs promptly.<br \/>Ensure proper storage of food to prevent spoilage and contamination.<br \/>Food Safety and Hygiene<br \/>Adhere to food safety regulations and hygiene standards at all times.<br \/>Ensure safe food handling, preparation, storage, and disposal practices.<br \/>Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and ensure kitchen cleanliness.<br \/>Monitor food temperatures and storage conditions.<br \/>Inventory and Stock Management<br \/>Monitor food inventory and maintain adequate stock levels.<br \/>Prepare shopping lists and requisitions for food supplies and kitchen consumables.<br \/>Receive and verify deliveries for quality and quantity.<br \/>Minimize wastage through proper planning and portion control.<br \/>Budget and Cost Control<br \/>Ensure economical use of food supplies and kitchen resources.<br \/>Assist in monitoring food costs and reducing unnecessary expenses.<br \/>Recommend cost-effective purchasing options without compromising quality.<br \/>Knowledge, Skills and Competencies<br \/>Excellent food preparation, presentation, and menu planning skills.<br \/>Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards.<br \/>Strong organizational and time management skills.<br \/>Good inventory management and cost control skills.<br \/>Excellent supervisory and leadership skills<br \/>, with the ability to coordinate kitchen assistants and support staff.<br \/>A strong team player<br \/>with the ability to work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and support teams.<br \/>Good communication and interpersonal skills.<br \/>Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.<br \/>Flexibility to work on shift schedules, weekends, public holidays, and during emergencies as required by the institution.<br \/>High level of integrity, professionalism, and customer service orientation.<br \/>Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that are consistent with the role<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@rubencentre.org using the position as subject of email.<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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