Chinese Cuisine Cook

Nexus Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of its client for an experienced and passionate Chinese Cuisine Cook to join its kitchen team in Nairobi.

We are looking for a cook who understands Chinese cooking techniques, can prepare delicious and consistent meals, and takes pride in food quality, presentation, and kitchen hygiene.

If you have hands-on experience preparing Chinese dishes in a restaurant, hotel, takeaway, or catering establishment, this is an opportunity to put your culinary skills to work.

The salary ranges from KSh. 35,000 to KSh. 40,000 per month, depending on experience and demonstrated cooking ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of Chinese dishes while maintaining authentic flavours and consistent quality.
• Prepare ingredients, sauces, marinades, and accompaniments required for Chinese cooking.
• Apply appropriate cooking techniques, including stir-frying, steaming, deep-frying, and wok cooking, where relevant to the menu.
• Follow recipes and maintain consistency in taste, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Ensure food is handled, stored, and prepared safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen workstations and equipment.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food wastage.
• Coordinate with other kitchen team members to ensure timely preparation and service.
• Support menu preparation and recommend improvements to dishes where appropriate.

Requirements

• Proven practical experience as a cook or chef specialising in Chinese cuisine.
• Good knowledge of Chinese ingredients, seasonings, cooking methods, and popular dishes.
• Ability to prepare a variety of Chinese meals to a consistent standard.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
• Reliability, discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Culinary training or certification will be an added advantage, but demonstrated practical skills are essential.
• Must be available to report to work early next week.
• Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates with experience in Chinese restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, and other food-service establishments are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Monthly salary of KSh 35,000 - 40,000, depending on experience and suitability.
• An opportunity to demonstrate and develop your Chinese culinary skills.
• A full-time position in a professional kitchen environment.