Job Description

Cook Job Vacancy in Kenya 2019

Career Employment Cook Nairobi Kenya May 2019 

Position Advertised: Cook

Job Summary: Reporting to the Administrator the Cook is responsible for preparing and delivering food according to the nutritional needs of patients/clients; and providing food to other clients, and staff while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety of food and the kitchen.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide operational management and leadership to the catering team for efficient and effective delivery of catering services in the Hospital.


• Ensure compliance with the Hospital’s catering policy and guidelines and monitor implementation in consultation with and under the general guidance of the Administrator.


• Undertake periodic review and make recommendations on changes/improvements on catering policies and procedures.


• Manage the resources allocated to the Catering Department in a prudent manner.


• Ensure that staff of Catering Department maintain effective service delivery to patients and Department/Units of the Hospital.


• Facilitate regular departmental team meetings to promote communication and information sharing, discuss performance standards and compliance, staffing, monitor general trends in patient complaints and other concerns and/or developments.


• Ensure that staff of Catering Department understand and promote emergency and evacuation procedures in line with relevant regulations and/or requirements.


• Draw up, manage and monitor the budget for the Department in consultation with the Administrator and the Matron.


• Undertake periodic assessment of the equipment used by the Catering Department and make recommendations on repairs and/or replacements.

Qualification, Competencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Level of Education

• KCSE mean grade C.

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Hotel Management, Institutional Management or a related field

Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Strong leadership skills with ability to build strong and highly motivated teams.


• Strong interpersonal and multi-cultural skills blended with excellent customer service orientation


• Creative and innovative


• Diligent, honest and responsible person with self-discipline and ability to work under no supervision


• Good spoken and written English and Kiswahili.


• Resilient and able to work under pressure.


• Ability to handle people with patience, understanding and respect.


• Must be clean, neat and tidy.

Relevant Job Experience

• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar position


• Hospital management systems is an added advantage

If you meet the above requirements kindly submit your CV to hr@runeemahospital.org on or before 20th May 2019.

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