Cook III Job KIMC

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REF NO: KIMC/CK/8/01/2026 (RE – ADVERTISEMENT)

Job Description

• This is the entry grade for the Cook cadre. An Officer at this level will work under a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Preparing meals and service delivery
• Receiving menu interpretation from the immediate supervisor;
• Setting up work stations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment;
• Checking quality of ingredients;
• Keeping a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen;
• Operating and maintaining kitchen equipment such as boilers, ovens, grills, fryers and any other kitchen equipment;
• Ensuring portion control during service time to ensure right quantity of food is served; and
• Preparing and producing food. 

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade of D (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Craft Certificate 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. 20, 779 – Kshs. 28, 462/= 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.