Cook I - 6 Posts At County Government Of Nandi

Requirements for appointments.
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Certificate in Food and Beverage Production or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Food handler's certificate;
At least five (5) years related experience in hospital setting;
A positive attitude and commitment to providing nutritious meals and offer a range of choices including to those with specific dietary requirements;
Familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations and knowledge of prevailing regulations on Hygiene; and
Knowledge of a wide range of recipes.

Job Summary
A hospital cook works in the same capacity as any other cook in a hotel, restaurant or a café. The work of a hospital cook involves cooking nutritious meals for patients, according to their healthcare plans. This person will also attend to other hospital catering needs.

Duties and Responsibilities
Look through each patients' diet plan and determine what ingredients will be required;
Assist the hospital management in creating recipes, along with help from doctors and other healthcare professionals.
Cook nutritious meals according to standardized protocols ensuring that cleanliness is given the highest priority;
Perform portioning activities on trays or platters, by following set instructions, on a per-patient basis;
Ensure that patients' meals are delivered to them promptly so that they can take their medicines on time;
Oversee the cleanliness and sanitization of kitchen areas, such as counters, floors, and walls;
Perform predictive, preventative, and regular maintenance on kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, grills, fridges, and freezers; and
Timely perform food rotation activities so that food spoilage is kept in check.