USIU Africa Instructor Chef Job

Key Responsibilities/Tasks

  • Prepare a variety of dishes according to established recipes and menus, ensuring consistent quality and taste.
  • Manage food inventory and ordering.
  • Assist food production faculty with activities related to training of food production students.
  • Maintain professional conduct and act as a role model for students.
  • Portion and plate dishes with attention to detail and presentation.
  • Checking the taste, presentation, and temperature of dishes to meet pre-defined standards
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to all food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Follow established kitchen procedures and protocols to ensure efficient workflow and productivity.
  • Adapt to changing menu requirements and special requests from guests.

Minimum Educational Qualifications and Professional Experience

  • Diploma or relevant professional training
  • Proven experience as a Chef Instructor or similar role.
  • Must be able to prepare starters, main courses and a variety of desserts[pastries]
  • Strong command of fundamental culinary techniques and a passion for sharing culinary knowledge.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively teach and mentor trainees.
  • Strong work ethic and dedication to providing exceptional training experiences
  • Ability to create a positive and motivating learning environment.
  • Patience and adaptability to work with students of different skill levels.

How To Apply

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and desire to work as a team member in a modern, progressive, international, and multicultural institution where you can make a difference, please apply indicating in the subject line of the email address the postion applying for. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 to:

Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-csob@usiu.ac.ke