Hospitality

Kitchen Trainee

Kempinski Hotels·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Internship
HospitalityFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 20, 2026

Key Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Departmental Trainer and Training Manager, the trainee shall learn how to:

  • Maintain comprehensive product knowledge including ingredients, equipment, suppliers, markets, and current trends.
  • Make recommendations for appropriate adjustments to kitchen operations accordingly.
  • Maintain a hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene and ensure company's standards are maintained.
  • Prepare, cook and serve food according to the restaurant's menu.
  • Clean and re-set their working area.
  • Ensure awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines.
  • Adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly.
  • Assemble and prepare ingredients for menu items.
  • Assist with checking, receiving and storing of goods.
  • Maintain storage areas.
  • Constantly maintain a high standard of food preparations, controlling cost and wastage, reduce any loss and breakage of operating equipment by enforcing preventive Policies and Procedures.
  • Establish and maintain professional and effective communication within the whole Food & Beverage Department.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Degree/ Diploma in Culinary arts from a recognized learning institution
  • No work experience is required
  • Less than one year since completion (2025/2026)
  • Kenyan Citizen
  • Completed coursework (even if not graduated)
  • Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment
  • Excellent grooming skills and must be well versed in professional and personal etiquette
  • Good Communication skills
  • Out going with a positive learning attitude.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma

At a glance

Company

Kempinski Hotels

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 20, 2026

Created

October 14, 2026