Cook at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited

Cook at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited | Iko Kazi

Job Purpose

To prepare and cook high-quality, safe, and well-presented meals in accordance with approved recipes, menus, food safety standards, and required meal schedules. The Cook will be responsible for the day-to-day kitchen operations and ensuring meals are prepared efficiently in a busy working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and cook authentic Chinese and other assigned dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
Carry out food preparation activities including washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, chopping, marinating, seasoning, and portioning ingredients.
Operate kitchen equipment such as woks, burners, ovens, steamers, fryers, and other cooking appliances safely and efficiently.
Ensure meals are prepared and served on time and in the required quantities, particularly during busy meal periods.
Maintain consistent standards of taste, quality, portion size, presentation, and freshness.
Monitor food quality and ensure raw materials are fresh, properly stored, and suitable for consumption.
Follow proper food handling, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures at all times.
Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen, cooking areas, equipment, utensils, refrigerators, and storage areas.
Ensure cooked food is properly covered, stored, labelled, and handled to prevent contamination.
Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth preparation and timely meal service.
Set up the dining/serving area before meal service and ensure it is clean, organized, and properly arranged.
Comply with all company health, safety, hygiene, and operational procedures.
Perform any other duties related to kitchen and catering operations as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Certificate or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Food Production, Culinary Arts, or a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, institutional kitchen, catering facility, or other busy/high-volume food service environment.
Practical experience in Chinese cuisine will be an added advantage.
Ability to prepare a variety of dishes while maintaining consistent quality and taste.
Basic knowledge of food safety, hygiene, kitchen sanitation, and proper food storage.
Good teamwork, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and work in a demanding kitchen environment.

Cook at KEDA Kenya Ceramics Company Limited