The Karen Country Club is a family oriented club, founded in 1937 and prides itself in being one of the oldest golf clubs in Kenya

Job Summary

The main purpose of this job is to ensure the provision of a consistent and high-quality experience to meet and exceed members’ needs through all kitchen stewarding services offered internally or externally at the Club.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collection and removal of garbage from all areas of Kitchen Operations, while ensuring waste segregation and proper disposal.
• Disposal of waste as per Club standards and keeping waste bin area clean and tidy.
• Removal of broken and chipped cutlery & crockery from circulation and documenting using the right procedures.
• Operating Kitchen equipment according to manufacturer’s guidelines and cleaning them as per the SOPs.
• Reporting shortages and requisitions replacement of equipment from the store in good time.
• Ensuring buffets, banqueting, catering/service set ups have sufficient plates and cutlery.
• Keeping kitchen equipment inventory, issuing stocks and reconciling items issued during events.
• Assisting in light food preparation as directed by the Chef on duty.
• Assisting in Mise en place preparation.
• Ensuring accompaniments e.g., french fries, are ready on time.
• Cleaning all delivered fruits and vegetables using the set procedure.
• Cleaning the kitchen and keep it organized.
• Ensuring anti-slip rubbers are cleaned and well placed all the time.
• Ensuring adherence to proper and safe use of cleaning chemicals and detergents in the kitchen.
• Clean and sanitize all surfaces as per procedure.
• Distributing towels/cleaning agents/ sponges to various stations.
• Ensuring that all taps are working with provision of hot water for effective cleaning; report any malfunctions.
• Reporting any damage or malfunction for timely repairs.
• Replenishing and cleaning of soap and sanitizer dispensers in the kitchen.
• Ensure ISO, HACCP and H&S standards and procedures are always followed.
• Report any maintenance, hazard, and hygiene issues to the Chief Steward.

Requirements

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High School Graduate with Professional Training on Stewarding duties.
• Reliability, team player and flexible in work shifts.
• Organization skills and great interpersonal skills.
• Great sense of responsibility.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Previous relevant work experience required

• At least 2 years’ experience in a hotel set up.
• Knowledge on F&B/ Kitchen inventory/equipment.
• Knowledge on use of cleaning detergents/chemicals