Head Chef at Veteran Mission Hospital

Position Overview

The Head Chef will oversee all kitchen operations at Veteran Mission Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. This role involves managing food preparation, ensuring adherence to dietary orders, maintaining hygiene standards, and supervising kitchen staff.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and supervise daily meal preparation for patients, staff, and hospital events
• Ensure all patient meals strictly follow nutritionist-approved dietary orders
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and compliance with health and safety standards
• Monitor inventory, forecast kitchen supplies, and ensure adequate stock levels
• Manage and train kitchen staff, including Assistant Chef and waiting staff
• Standardize meal preparation methods, including NGT feeds and special diets
• Report to the Nutritionist regarding kitchen operations, challenges, and improvements

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Certificate in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in healthcare or institutional kitchens
• Knowledge of special diets (paediatric, diabetic, renal, maternity)

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Effective communication skills