Cook

About

This is the entry grade for the cook’s cadre. The officer will be on-the-job training and carry out duties under the supervision of a senior officer, including food preparation, equipment cleanliness and kitchen hygiene. Candidates need a KCSE mean grade D plain or equivalent and either a Craft Certificate in food and beverage production, sales and service or a qualifying formal food-production course.

How to apply

Apply online through the official Public Service Commission PSCIMS advert page.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of raw foods for cooking.
• Cleanliness of equipment used in production.
• Maintain hygiene by ensuring cleaning of the kitchen and its surrounding.
• Setting up and preparing equipment for use in food preparation and production.
• Alerting the supervisor of any defective equipment.

Qualifications

• 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 Attend a formal course lasting not less than two (2) Months in Food Production organized by the Kenya Utalii College or other recognized Institution.