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Job Description
Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to provide culinary operations for the universitys students staff faculty conferences seminars and special events. This role ensures highquality food preparation presentation and service while maintaining cost control hygiene standards and customer satisfaction. The Chef will manage kitchen staff plan menus and collaborate with event coordinators to meet the unique dining requirements of university conferences.
Responsibilities
- Design develop and prepare diverse highquality menus tailored to conference and event needs.
- Ensure menu options accommodate various dietary restrictions (vegetarian vegan glutenfree halal etc..
- Maintain a focus on fresh seasonal and locally sourced ingredients where possible.
- Supervise food preparation and presentation to uphold high culinary standards.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness organization and hygiene in the kitchen and food service areas.
- Manage kitchen equipment ensuring regular maintenance and addressing any technical issues.
- Provide ongoing training in food handling presentation and safety protocols.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment among kitchen and service teams.
- Work closely with event coordinators and university staff to understand event needs.
- Adjust food service logistics based on event size timing and format (buffet plated meals receptions etc..
- Provide expert guidance on food pairings themed dining and specialized conference catering needs.
- Ensure all food served meets university standards for taste quality and presentation.
- Address feedback and complaints professionally making necessary improvements.
Qualifications :
Education knowledge and experience
- Culinary Diploma or equivalent certification from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional culinary experience preferably in catering banqueting or conference center settings.
Skills and competencies
- Strong culinary and menu development skills.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of diverse cuisines and dietary accommodations.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays as required by events.
- Prolonged periods of standing lifting and working in hightemperature kitchen environments.
- Must be result oriented selfdriven articulate and proactive
- Ability to make quick and sound decisions
Additional Information :
Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. The closing date will be Thursday 20th March 2025.
All Amref International University open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly note that official emails from AmIU will arrive from an @amref.ac.ke or @amref address.
Amref International University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref International University is dedicated to diversity and is an equalopportunity employer with a nonsmoking environment policy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
