Job Title: Cook
Location: Eastleigh Nursing HomeProbationary Period: 3 MonthsSalary Range: KShs. 20,000 - 25,000Contract Type: Fixed Term - 2 years
Marie Stopes Kenya is an NGO registered in Kenya. We are affiliated to Marie Stopes International. Together we deliver quality sexual and reproductive health care and family planning to millions of the world's poorest and most vulnerable women. We want to make sure that women have a choice when it comes to having children and that death by unsafe abortion is reduced.
The primary responsibility of this role is to further our Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED BIRTHS and its mission of ensuring the individual’s right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE
It is a role requirement that the job holder must fully comply with, promote and live MSI CORE VALUES: mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering, sustainable and people centered
Key Responsibilities
Planning, costing and preparing menus for patients.Ensuring production of timely, safe and quality meals.Ensuring hygiene and cleanliness is maintained at all times in the kitchen.Controlling stocks in the kitchen and raise requisitions as and when required.Compiling weekly and monthly reports as required.Ensuring timely supply and quality of goods and services.Ensuring that machines and other equipment are used correctly and are always in good working condition.Ensuring health and safety policies are adhered toEnsure superior Customer Experience to all internal and external clients Skills and ExperienceQualifications:
Diploma in food and beverage productionFood handlers certificate from the relevant government hospitalAt least 3 years relevant experiencePerformance improvementEmployee relationsQuality assuranceCustomer careAsset Responsibility careStandards managementAttitude / Motivation:Successful performance at MSI is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others.
There are 13 key behaviours that MSI encourages in all employees and they are defined below:Initiative: Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Innovative: Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
Effective Communication: Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
Responsive: Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
Working Efficiently: Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
Sharing Information: Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
Focus on Learning: Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
Commitment: Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
Driven: Drive and determination to deliver results
Accountable: Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
Embracing Change: Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
Motivated: Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
Team Player: Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CVs with contact details of 3 referees (1 of which should be immediate, 1 former supervisor and any other) should be submitted to:
People and Development Dept
pd@mariestopes.or.ke
Marie Stopes Kenya
On or before 29th November, 2013
Due to the urgency if the position, applications will be reviewed as they come.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘COOK’
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer
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