Description
Food Beverage Specialist
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Diploma
- Experience1 year
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Catering / Confectionery , Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant
Our client, In the Technology industry seeks to recruit Food and Beverages Specialist
The role:
- The Food and Beverages Specialist will be responsible for offering supporting cleaning and kitchen services.
Responsibilities:
- Under guidance take lead in food preparation, including cooking, grilling, baking, following standardized recipes and guidelines for meal preparation.
- Monitor food quality during preparation to ensure food safety and adherence to established food preparation standards.
- Coordinate with colleagues to ensure timely preparation and service of meals.
- Share knowledge and guidance to other staff members (kitchen) on food
- preparation techniques and standards.
- Respond to inquiries, special requests, and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
- Assist in inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels including stock rotation and replenishment of food and cleaning supplies
- Assist in developing and implementing hygiene and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Lead in daily cleaning and maintenance tasks in the kitchen and ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and sanitized according to established procedures and schedules.
- Conduct regular inspections of kitchen areas to identify areas requiring attention or repair.
- Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure kitchen facilities meet health and safety regulations and report any noncompliance or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Provide recommendations on menu items.
- Resolve simple customer complaints and issues.
- Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization in customer service areas.
- Receive incoming food and beverage deliveries and stock shelves accordingly.
- Follow established procedures for storing, rotating, and disposing of perishable and non-perishable items.
- Assist in basic quality control tasks such as visual inspections and simple measurements and report any quality issues or deviations from standards to the appropriate personnel.
- Follow established quality control procedures and guidelines under supervision.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with team members and supervisors.
- Efficiently manage and complete assigned tasks, meet deadlines and quality standards.
Competency Requirements
- Food Preparation and Service
- Kitchen Upkeep and Sanitation
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Inventory Management Skills
- Menu Planning and Development skills
- Quality control skills
Experience Required:
- Minimum High School Diploma
- 1+ years of kitchen management experience,
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexible to work in any shift and in any office environment.
- Ability to take direction and work both independently and in collaboration with a team.
Method of Application
Applicants who meet the requirements stated above should send their application letter, Expected salary and detailed CVs with a day– time Telephone number to the email address: [email protected] with FOOD AND BEVERAGES SPECIALIST on the Subject line