UNES Secretary, Assistant Maintenance Officer, Waiter / Waitresses and Cook Job opportunities in Kenya

The University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) Limited wishes to recruit qualified and experienced staff to fill the following positions;

Head Office

Managing Director’s Office

Secretary 

UNES/AD/S/01/12 1 post

Reports to: PA to the Managing Director

Job Description

• Drafting routine memos
• Filing and maintaining all office records
• Screening of correspondences
• General organization of the office
• Follow-up of routine correspondences
• Ensuring compliance with QMS procedures on management of records and documents on routine matters
• Responding to routine E-mails
• General front office functions
• Other duties assigned by managing Director or PA to MD.

Job Specification

• At least KCSE C or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language
• Full certification in office secretarial work
• Should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages
• At least three years recent experience as Secretary in a busy office environment

Human Resource and Administration Department

Assistant Maintenance Officer 

UNES/AD/AMO/01/12

1 post

Reports to: Senior Human Resource and Administrative Officer

Job Description

• Maintenance of a safe and clean work environment by ensuring full compliance with health and Safety laws, policies and procedures.
• Planning, budgeting and implement cost effective preventative maintenance schedules in line with safety operating procedures and standards.
• Maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and furniture.
• Coordination of service contracts for all equipment.
• Coordination of plumbing; electrical installation & appliances; grounds cleaning & landscaping; and general office cleaning works.
• Provision of specification for maintenance works and identification of suitable technical personnel.
• Administer the disposal processes relating to movable assets.
• Coordination with external parties such as the local Authorities/ KPLC, Road Contractors etc regarding any of their works or maintenance that can impact on the Company’s services.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Job Specification

• Diploma in Building Construction management or related field
• At least 3 years recent experience.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Good understanding of the key technical trades and accepted standards of workmanship.
• Experience in managing a diverse range of job requests with competing deadlines and resources

Arziki Restaurants and Chiromo Conference Centre

Waiter / Waitresses 

UNES/AR/W/01/12

1 post

Reports to: food and beverage supervisor

Job Description:

• Receiving customers and escorting them to their tables
• Informing customers on daily specials
• Taking orders from customers on food and beverage
• Presenting menus to customers and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
• Providing excellent customer service to ensure that the customers enjoy their meals and take action to correct any problem
• Explaining how various menu items are prepared , describing ingredients and cooking methods
• Table setting
• Receiving payment from customers

Job Specification:

• Diploma in food and beverage sales from a recognized institution
• Three (3) years work experience as a waiter in a 3 star restaurant or hotel
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Presentable
• Computer literate

Cook 

UNES : AR/CK/01/12

1 post

Reports to Head Cook

Job Description:

• Working with the Head Cook to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
• Preparing and cooking food according to standard recipes and menu given by the chef
• Observing and testing cooked food to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently using the required methods of cooking as per the menu
• Maintaining sanitation, health , and safety standards in work areas
• Verifying that food meets requirements for quality and quantity
• Serving food orders to customers presented by the waiters

Job Specification:

• Diploma in food production from a recognized Institution
• Possess culinary experience in a 3-star hotel
• Able to work long hours
• Computer literate

For the above positions submit ALL of the following with your application:

• Cover letter detailing why you want to be considered for the position, as well as current and expected gross salary.
• Detailed CV including at minimum:
• Biographical data including: Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email address.
• Employment history to date. Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.
• Educational history to date, clearly detailing programme, certificate obtained, and completion date.
• Copies of ALL academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
• Completed Personal Data Form (attached).
• Indicate the Job Reference Number of the Envelope.

Please submit 7 copies of all the required documentation to reach the under signed by mail or hand delivery, no later than 24 January 2012. 

No e-mailed applications will be accepted. 

All incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted. 

UNES is an equal opportunity employer.

Head, Human Resources & Administrative Services,
UNES Limited,
P.O. Box 68241-00200,
Nairobi