Office Cleaner and Chef

Job Purpose

To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic office environment while preparing and providing quality meals for staff. The role is responsible for office cleaning and housekeeping, food preparation, kitchen management, and operating a staff lunch service in compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

A. Office Cleaning and Housekeeping

• Clean and maintain all office areas including workstations, meeting rooms, reception areas, kitchens, washrooms, corridors, and common areas.
  
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and sanitize office surfaces regularly.
  
• Empty waste bins and ensure proper waste disposal and segregation.
  
• Clean windows, doors, office furniture, and other fixtures.
  
• Replenish consumables such as tissue paper, soap, hand towels, and cleaning supplies.
  
• Ensure the office kitchen and dining areas are clean and organized at all times.
  
• Report maintenance issues, damages, and safety concerns to management promptly.
  
• Properly store and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies.
  

B. Food Preparation and Staff Lunch Service

• Plan, prepare, cook, and serve nutritious and affordable meals for staff.
  
• Develop daily or weekly menus in consultation with management and staff preferences.
  
• Purchase or coordinate procurement of food ingredients and kitchen supplies as approved.
  
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
  
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
  
• Manage the staff lunch program, including recording meals sold and maintaining basic sales records where required.
  
• Monitor food stock levels and communicate replenishment needs in a timely manner.
  
• Minimize food wastage through proper planning, storage, and inventory management.
  

C. Food Safety, Hygiene, and Compliance

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining area, equipment, and utensils.
  
• Ensure food is stored, handled, and prepared in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations.
  
• Monitor food freshness, expiry dates, and storage conditions.
  
• Adhere to occupational health and safety requirements at all times.
  
• Maintain a valid Food Handler's Certificate and comply with all relevant health regulations.
  

D. Administrative and General Support

• Assist in preparing refreshments for meetings, training sessions, and office events as required.
  
• Maintain inventory records for cleaning supplies and kitchen consumables.
  
• Support office initiatives aimed at promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and employee well -being.
  
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by management within the scope of the role.
  

Requirements

• KCSE Certificate or equivalent qualification.
  
• Certificate in Food Production, Catering, Hospitality, or a related field is an added advantage.
  
• Valid Food Handler's Certificate.
  
• At least 2 years' experience in cleaning, catering, food preparation, or a similar role.
  
• Experience managing a small office kitchen or staff canteen will be an added advantage.