Catering Manager At Mater Hospital Jobs In Kenya
Company: Mater HospitalLocation: Kenya
State: Nairobi
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Kenya
Job Description
The Mater Hospital was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, a Catholic Order of Nuns originating from Ireland, three years after registering themselves as the Registered Trustees of an entity under the Perpetual Succession Act (the succeeding legislation after independence).
Position Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Catering Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and developing the food and beverage services while meeting client expectations, food and hygiene standards, and financial targets and supporting the functions of the Hospital among the following other responsibilities
Main Duties
Planning patient’s food and beverage menus in consultation with the Nutritionist, chefs, and cooks, according to customers’ dietary needs in the HospitalEnsuring maintenance of food stock levels and ordering new supplies as required in the kitchen and other catering areas of the Hospital
Implementation of Catering procedures and policies
Inspection and coordination of repairs and maintenance in the department
Analyzing, monitoring, and evaluating department revenue margins
Ensure proper storage of foodstuff in the kitchen store to retain their quality and nutritional values and thus meet patients’ nutrition and dietary needs of the clients
Liaise with suppliers to ensure quality and timely kitchen supplies delivery at the University
Identifying and developing objectives for the catering services in the hospital
Responsible for manpower planning and performance Management of all catering staff
Coordinating catering processes and organizing work plans/Rotas, including leave and daily duty schedules for service personnel
Ensuring that health and safety regulations are strictly observed in compliance with government and other regulatory bodies
Keeping abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus or trends in consumer tastes
Preparing and controlling the catering budget and meeting set financial targets and forecasts while keeping financial and administrative records
Preparing management reports regarding cost, quality, and any other relevant parameters
Monitor procedures for audit and feedback of services
Desirable skills, knowledge, and experiences
Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Hospitality, Hotel Management, or Food and Beverages Science from a recognizedHigher Diploma in Hotel Management or other Hospitality Services from a recognized institution
At least five years of working experience as a Catering Manager in a reputable institution
Trained & Experienced in HACCP Experience in a busy hospital added advantage
Ability to manage a team and good communication skills
If you are interested in the above position and you meet the requirements listed, please send your application together with a detailed CV, Copies of Academic Certificates, three [3] referees and include their telephone contacts and email address to hrrecruit@materkenya.com to reach us not later than 14thMay 2024