Departmental Technician – Hospitality/Culinary Arts/Food Production

Zetech University is the premier university for the education of Technology, Science and Business oriented global leaders, offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya and beyond.

Departmental Technician – Hospitality/Culinary Arts/Food Production

Job Objective

To provide technical and practical support for Culinary Arts and Hospitality training and ensure effective management of kitchens, restaurants and equipment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide shift-based technical support across the two kitchens and two restaurants, including preparation, supervision, cleaning, equipment management and post-practical activities.

• Enforce and promote compliance with food safety, hygiene, occupational health and safety requirements within the kitchens, restaurants and related practical areas.

• Monitor the use of ingredients, equipment and other departmental resources, and maintain appropriate records of issues, returns, damages and wastage.

• Assist in the receipt, storage, preparation and issuance of ingredients, utensils, cutlery and other materials required for practical activities.

• Conduct routine checks on equipment, tools and facilities, and promptly report faults, damage or maintenance requirements.

• Operate, maintain and monitor kitchen, food production and restaurant equipment to ensure safe and efficient use.