Housekeeper Kakuma Turkana ( Local residents prefered) at Water Mission

What is the opportunity?

The housekeeper will oversee the general cleanliness, food preparation, monthly budgeting and record keeping of all housekeeping operations and kitchen inventory, ensure adherence to hygienic and all GOK public health regulations and standards regarding food preparation and storage by performing tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong Christian witness and model servant leadership to colleagues, partners, the communities we serve, and the public.
• Planning, Preparation & Serving of meals.
• Planning for and purchasing of all food and necessary supplies to provide food service in a timely, healthy, and cost-effective manner.
• Providing upfront budget and make timely purchases of kitchen foodstuffs.
• Ensuring adequate and sufficient food for all staff.
• Practicing safe food handling, preparation, and storage.
• Preparing nutritious meals and snacks for staff on normal working days and during official organization functions. Prepares substitute items for those on restricted diets with clearance from their supervisor.
• Providing food at the dining table for all staff and distribution to assigned offices as requested.
• Preparing food for contracted staff working within the compound on specific days in consultation with the immediate supervisor.
• Preparing and packing food for staff requiring food for trip.
• Office Cleaning & Records keeping
• Maintaining a safe and clean sanitary kitchen, pantry, storage areas and utensils.
• Cleaning thoroughly and regularly the office compound, floors, windows, by sweeping, mopping, dusting, or scrubbing.
• Reporting any instances of damage and mismanagement to the line supervisor.
• Emptying and cleaning wastepaper baskets.
• Delivering waste material to designated collection points.
• Washing and replacing of curtains
• Keep a daily record of all menus and costs related to each specified meal.
• Fumigation of the offices
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are followed by all staff and visitors.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• KCSE certificate
• Prior housekeeping experience will be an added advantage.
• Qualified local residents are preferred.
• Valid food handling certificate
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills both in English and Kiswahili