Job Description
COOK III – CSG 15 – SEVENTEEN (17) POSTS (Advert No. 8/2023)
Basic Salary: Ksh. 15,670 – 17,570 p.m.
House Allowance: Depending on area of deployment
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 3,000
Leave Allowance: (Once yearly) Ksh 4,000
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable.
Duties and Responsibilities
This will be the entry grade for the Cooks cadre. An officer at this level will be on job training and will carry out duties under the supervision of a senior officer. Duties will include: preparation of raw foods for cooking; cleanliness of equipment used in production; maintaining hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surroundings; setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production; and alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
OR
• Attended a formal course lasting not less than two (2) months in Food Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized institution; and
• Having NYS certificates will be an added advantage.