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Home of Friends

Lead Chef & Kitchen Team Leader

Home of Friends

Uganda Full time Healthcare
Posted: Aug 10, 2026 3 weeks ago Deadline: Aug 14, 2026 (Expired) 19 views

Job Description

 
Lead Chef & Kitchen Team Leader Job Opportunity – Home of Friends
Job Overview
Home of Friends is seeking a talented and responsible Lead Chef & Kitchen Team Leader to join its team in the highlands of Mount Elgon, Kapchorwa, Uganda.
The organisation is looking for someone who combines strong culinary skills with leadership potential, creativity, teamwork, and a genuine sense of responsibility. The successful candidate will play an important role in preparing healthy and memorable meals while supporting the growth and development of the kitchen team.
Job Title: Lead Chef & Kitchen Team Leader
Organisation: Home of Friends
Location: Kapchorwa, Uganda
Sector: Hospitality
Employment Type: Full Time
Duty Station: Mount Elgon Highlands
Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
Salary: Not Disclosed
Job Summary
The Lead Chef & Kitchen Team Leader will be responsible for supporting the overall operation of the kitchen while maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, creativity, and service.
The ideal candidate should have strong cooking abilities, a passion for creating healthy and enjoyable meals, and the ability to work collaboratively while guiding and supporting other members of the kitchen team.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate daily kitchen activities.
  • Prepare high-quality, healthy, and memorable meals.
  • Maintain consistent food quality and presentation standards.
  • Support and guide other kitchen team members.
  • Promote teamwork and a positive working environment.
  • Help develop new and creative food experiences.
  • Ensure proper food preparation and kitchen organisation.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
  • Support responsible use of kitchen ingredients and supplies.
  • Assist with planning menus and meal preparation.
  • Monitor kitchen activities to ensure meals are prepared on schedule.
  • Encourage team members to develop their cooking and kitchen skills.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, creativity, and responsibility in daily kitchen operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Although the vacancy does not specify formal academic qualifications, candidates should ideally have:
  • Strong professional cooking skills.
  • Practical experience working in a kitchen or hospitality environment.
  • Experience leading or coordinating kitchen teams is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of food preparation and kitchen hygiene.
  • Ability to prepare healthy and appealing meals.
  • Creativity and willingness to experiment with food.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • A responsible and dependable approach to work.
Key Skills Required
Culinary Skills
  • Food preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Menu development
  • Food presentation
  • Healthy meal preparation
Leadership Skills
  • Team coordination
  • Staff mentoring
  • Kitchen supervision
  • Training and coaching
  • Conflict management
Hospitality Skills
  • Customer service
  • Food quality control
  • Kitchen hygiene
  • Time management
  • Inventory awareness
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should be:
  • Creative and innovative
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Passionate about cooking
  • A good team player
  • Patient and willing to help others grow
  • Organised and attentive to detail
  • Adaptable and hardworking
  • Committed to high food-quality standards
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This position offers an opportunity for an experienced or promising chef to combine culinary creativity with team leadership in a unique hospitality environment in the Mount Elgon region.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a kitchen team while creating healthy and memorable food experiences for guests and the wider Home of Friends community.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application to:
Application Deadline: 14 August 2026
Location: Kapchorwa, Uganda
Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate their cooking experience, leadership abilities, creativity, and passion for developing others.
Chef CV Tips
For this position, your CV should highlight:
  • Previous chef and kitchen experience
  • Types of cuisine you can prepare
  • Kitchen leadership or supervisory experience
  • Menu planning experience
  • Food hygiene and safety knowledge
  • Team training and mentoring
  • Food costing or stock management experience
  • Achievements involving food quality or customer satisfaction
  • Any culinary qualifications or professional training
Interview Questions to Prepare For
  1. Tell us about your experience as a chef.
  2. Why are you interested in working with Home of Friends?
  3. How would you lead and motivate a kitchen team?
  4. What does healthy food preparation mean to you?
  5. How do you maintain consistent food quality?
  6. How would you handle a disagreement between kitchen team members?
  7. How do you manage kitchen supplies and minimise wastage?
  8. Describe a creative meal or menu you have developed.
  9. How do you maintain food hygiene and safety?
  10. How would you help a junior chef improve their skills?


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Job Overview

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Experience Level: Intermediate
  • Education Level: Bachelors
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Category: Healthcare
  • Location: Uganda
  • Application: via Email

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