Kitchen Trainee

Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi is a Five Star luxury hotel situated on Chiromo Road, the hotel is just a 5-minute drive to the city centre, and 20 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The hotel boasts of 200 stylishly-designed and tastefully-decorated rooms and suites spread on 10 floors, 5 themed restaurants, varied conference rooms plus Kempinski The Spa.

Reporting to the Training Manager, the trainee will be responsible for learning and familiarizing with various activities and operations within their departments. He/she will be required to uphold company policies and requirements at all times.

Department:
Kitchen

Application Deadline:
March 28, 2025

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Departmental Trainer and Training Manager, the intern shall learn to:

• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Ensure company’s standards are maintained.
• Prepare and cook food according to the restaurant’s menu.
• Clean and re-set their working area.
• Adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
• Assemble and prepare ingredients for menu items.
• Assist with checking, receiving and storing of goods.
• Maintain storage areas.
• Establish and maintain professional and effective communication within the whole Food & Beverage Department.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Degree/ Diploma in Culinary arts from a recognized learning institution
•  No work experience is required
•  Less than one year since completion (2024/2025)
•  Kenyan Citizen
•  Completed coursework (If even if not graduated)
•  Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment
•  Excellent grooming skills and must be well-versed in professional and personal etiquette
•  Good Communication skills
•  Outgoing with a positive learning attitude