Vacant Positions

VACANT POSITIONS

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

1. Secretary : UNES/AD/S/01/12 : 1 post
2. Assistant Maintenance Officer : UNES/AD/AMO/01/12 : 1 post
3. Waiter/Waitresses : UNES/AR/W/01/12 : 1 post
4. Cook : UNES/AR/CK/01/12 : 1 post

The details of Job Description and  Job Specification are provided below:Date of issue: Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 - Closing Date: January 24, 2012

HEAD OFFICE
Managing Director’s office
Secretary UNES/AD/S/01/12 1 post
Reports to: PA to the Managing Director

Job Description

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

Job Specification

1. At least KCSE C or KCE Div. III or an equivalent qualification with a credit in English Language
2. Full certification in office secretarial work
3. Should have certificates in and be able to use Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Data Base Management packages
4. 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

1. Maintenance of a safe and clean work environment by ensuring full compliance with health and Safety laws, policies and procedures.
2. Planning, budgeting and implement cost effective preventative maintenance schedules in line with safety operating procedures and standards.
3. Maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and furniture.
4. Coordination of service contracts for all equipment.
5. Coordination of plumbing; electrical installation & appliances; grounds cleaning & landscaping; and general office cleaning works.
6. Provision of specification for maintenance works and identification of suitable technical personnel.
7. Administer the disposal processes relating to movable assets.
8. 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.
9. Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the management from time to time.

     
Job Specification

1. Diploma in  Building Construction management or related field
2. At least 3 years recent experience.
3. Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation
4. Good understanding of the key technical trades and accepted standards of workmanship.
5. 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:

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

Job Specification:

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

Cook UNES : AR/CK/01/12 : post 1
Reports to Head Cook

Job Description:

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

Job Specification:

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

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

1. Cover letter detailing why you want to be considered for the position, as well as current and expected gross salary.
2. 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.
3. Copies of ALL academic and professional certificates and testimonials.
4. Completed Personal Data Form (attached).
5. 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.
 

ADVERT CLOSED

TRAINEESHIP PROGRAMME APPLICATION. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 23RD 2011

University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Limited (UNES) is providing paid internships to recent Diploma graduates in Food and Beverage Management for a maximum period of 12 months (one year). The programme is only for graduates of Hospitality training who are willing to get hands on experience on the job to prepare themselves for prospective employment with various institutions in the future.