Background
Jacaranda Health
is a venture that aims to set a new standard for maternity care in East Africa.
Job Description
Specifically, we
seek experienced, motivated staff to work with as Cooks to prepare a variety of
high-quality food for our patients and staff, maintain the kitchen area, and
ensure a consistent stock of food in our upcoming second facility.
These roles are
critical to Jacaranda's goal of delivering quality customer service and
maintaining superior patient satisfaction.
We seek
individuals who are organized, flexible, personable, and have strong
commitments to providing friendly and respectful care to all women.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare meals, snacks, and tea as assigned for Jacaranda patients and staff
- Provide a schedule of a variety of nutritious meals over the course of each week
- Develop relationships with local food suppliers and ensure consistent food stocks
- Maintain the kitchen environment
- Assist with light cleaning and/or laundry duties
- Any other duties as required
Desired Qualifications
The desired
candidate should possess the following:
- Completed secondary school education (certificate in food and beverage preparation preferred for cooks)
- At least three years’ work experience
- Required: At least 1-2 years’ experience working in a similar role in a health facility. Preference given for experience working in busy hospitals or maternities
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and empathy
- Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment
- Willingness to work night shifts as needed
To apply;
First, complete
the online form available by clicking here: Jacaranda Health Cooks Application Form - Sept 2013 or by pasting this link
into your web browser: http://goo.gl/gDA0YL .
After completing
the application, please also submit your CV and a cover letter to
jobs@jacarandahealth.org.
We anticipate
that the salary for this position will be approximately Ksh. 15,000 gross,
inclusive of all allowances.
Only applicants
that have completed the online form as well as submitted their CV will be
considered.
No calls please.
Your application
must be received by September 30, 2013.
We regret that
only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
