Catering Chef

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmo…

Catering Chef

Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for planning, preparing, and overseeing the production of high-quality meals for catered events, functions, and special occasions within the university. The Catering Chef ensures all dishes are prepared in accordance with food safety standards, event requirements, and quality expectations, while supervising kitchen staff involved in function catering.

Job Details

Menu Planning and Food Preparation

• Develop function-specific menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef and catering team.

• Prepare and cook food items for special events, ensuring taste, presentation, and timing align with event schedules.

• Modify recipes or menus to accommodate dietary restrictions or customer preferences.

Supervision of Catering Kitchen Operations

• Coordinate food production activities for catered events, including staff task allocation and timelines.

• Monitor kitchen staff to ensure consistency, quality control, and adherence to recipes and standards.