Chef II Job KIMC

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REF NO. KIMC/CF/2/01/2026 (RE – ADVERTISEMENT)
Job Description

This is the entry grade for the Chef cadre.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Supervising cooks and assist them as needed;
• Delegating tasks to kitchen staff;
• Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and served in a timely manner;
• Taking charge of food assembling, preparation, production and placement;
• Delivering and using kitchen equipment with due care;
• Inspecting cleanliness of equipment, kitchen appliances and work area in order to meet the required standards and set regulations;
• Creating new recipes to keep the menu fresh;
• Receiving feedback and making improvements where necessary; 
• Report supply shortages on food and equipment;
• Prepare food according to menus and dietary requirements considering seasonal and market changes within the limitation of established policies;
• Planning orders of foodstuffs for availability when needed, and maintaining price fluctuation charts and other appropriate records; and
• Assisting in developing procedures and methods for food production in consultation with other administrative staff to achieve high quality meals, and costeffective performance objectives.

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:

• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Food Production, Food and Beverage Production, Food and Beverage Service and Sales or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Food Handlers’ Certificate; and
•  Certificate in computer application skills

Terms of Service

• The successful candidate will be on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service. The Minimum basic salary for this position will range from Kshs. 46, 856 – Kshs. 64,771/= per month exclusive of allowances.

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How to Apply

Candidates who meet the requirements are invited to send their applications quoting the job reference number accompanied by a signed application letter; detailed Curriculum Vitae; copies of Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card, transcripts and testimonials; daytime contacts; full names and contacts of three (3) referees.

The applications should be addressed to:

The Director / C.E.O.
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication
Uholo Road (South B), Off Mombasa Road,
P.O. Box 42422-00100,
Nairobi

Hand-delivered and posted applications should be delivered on or before 4th February, 2026 at 5.00 pm.

Please Note

• Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews. It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates.

KIMC is an equal opportunity employer.