Kitchen Technician Job USIU Africa

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Job Summary:

The Kitchen Technician is responsible for maintaining and ensuring the proper functioning of all kitchen equipment in the university training kitchen. This role involves performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. The Kitchen Technician will also support kitchen operations by assisting with inventory management and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly for training and commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:

  • Safety Compliance: Ensure all equipment is used safely and efficiently, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Inventory Management: Assist in managing the kitchen supplies inventory, ensuring necessary items are stocked.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure materials and equipment needs are met and kitchen operations run smoothly.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance and repairs, ensuring documentation is up to date.
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve issues with kitchen equipment promptly to minimize downtime and report to the maintenance department for necessary action.

Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)

  • Three years of experience in a related position within a busy hospitality establishment
  • Diploma or equivalent certification related to hospitality operations.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
  • Knowledge of health and safety standards in kitchen environments.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

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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

 Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts by 5.00pm, Wednesday, September 25, 2024 to:

Director, Human Resource,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Send your application to jobs-csob@usiu.ac.ke