Cook II at Amentum in Lamu, Kenya

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    Cook II

    AmentumLamu, Kenya

    Posted

    3 days ago

    Apply by

    3 Sept

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Food Services, Hospitality & Catering
    Food Services & Catering

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    Job Description

    The Cook II is responsible for preparing and serving nutritionally sound, high-quality meals, snacks, and beverages, while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in a professional and welcoming environment. Duties include preparing a wide variety of meals, ensuring menu offerings align with nutritional guidelines, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation. The role also involves collaborating with other food service personnel, monitoring food quality and safety, and providing professional and courteous service to customers.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Preparing a wide variety of meals, including menu items that require extensive and complex preparation.
    • Ensuring menu offerings align with nutritional guidelines, maintaining high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
    • Maintaining food preparation, storage, serving, and eating areas at the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
    • Providing professional and courteous service to ensure a satisfying and relaxing atmosphere for all customers.
    • Preparing complete meals according to the menu and ensuring all listed food items are available to the maximum extent practical.
    • Identifying and marking unavailable items on the menu and communicating item shortages appropriately.
    • Receiving mandatory food sanitation training, including four hours within the first 30 days of employment and an additional four hours annually.
    • Collaborating with other food service personnel to meet production schedules, maintain efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction.
    • Monitoring the quality and safety of food ingredients and ensuring proper storage to prevent spoilage.
    • Supporting in the preparation of snacks, fast food, and beverages as needed.
    • Accurately following recipes, portion guidelines, and preparation instructions.

    Required Qualifications

    • A minimum of two years of satisfactory experience in preparing and serving a variety of complex menu items.
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures, with the willingness and ability to complete mandatory food sanitation training four hours within the first 30 days of employment and four hours annually.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills to effectively manage multiple cooking tasks.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to consistently follow recipes and preparation instructions.
    • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
    • Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency procedures.
    • Passport must be valid for a minimum of one 1 year or more at the time of hiring.
    • Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.
    • Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance throughout the duration of deployment.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Food Services & Catering

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Amentum on www.amentumcareers.com to apply.

    Mastering High-Volume Kitchen Precision

    This role demands more than just cooking skills—it's about consistency, safety, and professionalism in a high-stakes environment. Hiring managers will look for evidence that you can handle complex menu items while maintaining strict sanitation standards.

    1. Highlight your experience with complex menu items: On your CV, detail specific dishes you've prepared that required extensive preparation. Mention any experience with large-scale cooking or catering, as this shows you can handle the volume and complexity expected.

    2. Show your food safety knowledge: Emphasize any certifications or training in food safety and sanitation. If you have a food handler's card or similar, list it prominently. Be ready to discuss how you maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

    3. Demonstrate organizational skills: Use examples of how you manage multiple cooking tasks simultaneously. Describe a time you coordinated with a team to meet a tight service deadline.

    4. Prepare for medical and security checks: This role requires passing medical requirements and obtaining credentials. Ensure your documents are in order, and be ready to discuss your ability to meet these requirements.

    5. Practice English communication: Since English proficiency is required, be prepared to demonstrate your ability to read and follow instructions in English. Practice explaining your cooking process clearly.

    6. Understand the deployment context: This position may involve working in a remote or international location. Show that you are adaptable and willing to work in diverse environments, possibly with limited resources.

    7. Emphasize attention to detail: Provide examples of how you follow recipes precisely and ensure portion control. Mention any quality checks you've implemented in previous roles.

    8. Show your customer service attitude: Since the role involves serving customers, highlight your ability to provide professional and courteous service. Share a time you received positive feedback from customers or handled a difficult situation gracefully.

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    Tags

    cooking
    food safety
    sanitation
    menu preparation
    catering