King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda (KFH, R) — “A Center of Excellence in Health Service Provision, Clinical Education, and Research” — is continuing to grow as it embraces a new strategic direction. Known for its authentic, compassionate healthcare and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services, KFH, R is seeking qualified individuals to join its team.
Position Title: Cooks
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Qualification: Advanced Certificate in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related field.
- Experience: At least two (2) years of work experience in a hospital setting.
- Additional Qualification: Any relevant additional training or certification is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with dietitians to ensure all patient meals meet required nutritional standards, especially for special or fluid-based diets.
- Monitor kitchen expenditures in line with the approved budget and hospital policies.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance, and servicing of kitchen equipment to extend lifespan and safeguard assets.
- Maintain adequate stock levels through timely requisition and implement First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rotation practices.
- Resolve daily operational issues and complaints in line with hospital procedures.
- Monitor cleaning and hygiene standards to ensure food safety; enforce staff health checks and PPE usage.
- Develop contingency plans for patient catering during emergencies.
- Ensure participation in mandatory training, induction, and orientation sessions.
- Maintain accurate records on kitchen activities, equipment temperatures, and food spoilage.
- Conduct regular inspections of cold storage safety equipment, including alarms and UV lights.
- Keep daily food usage logs for costing and maintain inspection and compliance records.
Skills and Abilities:
- Good knowledge of food service work procedures, safety, planning, and organization.
- A satisfactory record of continuous professional development.
- Ability to operate relevant kitchen machinery and equipment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong deductive reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with patience and focus.
- Qualifications in health-related fields, quality management/assurance, or risk management in healthcare are added advantages.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit their application as one PDF document including:
- Cover letter (addressed to the CEO of King Faisal Hospital)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Notarized academic credentials
- Copy of National ID
- License to practice (if applicable)
- Criminal record certificate
- Recommendation letter(s) from previous employer(s)
Deadline for submission: July 4th, 2025
Submit your application to: info@kfhkigali.com
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