Commis Chef (8 positions)

K sh 20,000 – 40,000 gross / month

Nairobi, Kenya

Openings: 8 positions Location: Nairobi – Central kitchen & outlets

Overview

Our client is looking for eight Commis Chefs to support hot and cold sections—prepping, cooking, and plating to spec while keeping hygiene tight and waste low in a high-throughput kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Prep mise-en-place (cuts, marinades, stocks) to daily par.
Cook/plate to recipe and pass standards; communicate clearly on the pass.
Clean as you go; follow section cleaning schedules and HACCP logs.
Rotate stock FIFO; label/date correctly; record temps.
Assist receiving and storage; handle delivery checks.
Support banquets and off-site events when rostered.
Report equipment faults; follow safety procedures.

Education & Experience

Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts (Utalii or equivalent).
0–2 years of kitchen experience; attachments count.

Skills & Tools

Tools: knives, commercial ovens/grills/fryers, thermometers, recipe cards.
Skills: knife skills, seasoning, speed/stamina, teamwork.

KPIs

Ticket times, spec adherence, wastage %, station hygiene score.

Work Conditions

Hot kitchen; long standing; shifts.

Compensation (Kenya) KES 25,000–40,000/month.

Benefits

Meals, uniform/laundry, and medical.

Growth Path

Chef de Partie → Sous Chef → Head Chef.

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Application Questions

Comfortable working 8–10 hours on your feet in heat? *

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Can you follow recipes precisely? *

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Do you hold a food handler certificate (or willing to obtain)? *

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Which sections have you trained on (hot/cold/pastry)?

What are your top three prep priorities for a busy grill?

How do you prevent cross-contamination on your station?

What’s your earliest start date?

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