Cook

Established in 1937 and located at Bomet County, AGC Tenwek Hospital is a Ministry of the Africa Gospel Church Kenya. It’s a 500+ Bed Capacity Teaching and Referral Hospital serving the vast South-West Region of Kenya including but not limited to Bomet, Narok, Kisii, Kericho and Kisumu Counties. Over the years, the Hospital has grown to become one of the top healthcare institutions in the Country offering a wide variety of healthcare services. We pride ourselves as the home of the state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC), a beacon of hope and healing for patients with heart diseases in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

AGC Tenwek Hospital is seeking to recruit highly motivated, ministry minded, born again Christians with good standing, demonstrating spiritual maturity, integrity and a calling to serve to fill the following positions:

Cook

Job Purpose:

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality dishes, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, practicing proper food handling, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service in line with hospital policies and prevailing regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes from scratch, ensuring high quality and consistent taste.
• Follow recipes and guidelines to maintain menu standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Practice proper food handling and storage techniques to ensure food safety.
• Stock and maintain kitchen inventory, and notify supervisors of shortages or quality issues.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
• Respond to customer requests and inquiries, including special dietary restrictions.
• Prepare large quantities of food for service, ensuring items are ready on time.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report malfunctions or maintenance needs.
• Minimize food waste through proper storage and ingredient utilization.
• Adapt to changing menus, customer preferences, and kitchen demands.
• Learn and apply new recipes and cooking techniques.
• Taste test dishes to ensure quality standards are met.
• Implement constructive feedback from supervisors and customers for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma/Certificate in Culinary Arts or related field from a recognized institution.
• Food and Beverage Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a busy kitchen or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of food handling, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work under minimal supervision, and remain self-driven.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer service mindset.
• High standards of integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
• A committed Christian, passionate about service and making a positive impact.