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Reporting to:    Manager Nursing

Supervises:      Cooks, Service Team, Cleaners and student Interns.

Job Summary: The Hospital Chef will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the hospital cafeteria and patient meal services. S/he will ensure that safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals are prepared and delivered on time, while maintaining compliance with health standards and supporting patient recovery through diet-sensitive menu planning.

Expected Key Result Areas:

1. Meal Planning & Nutrition Management
2. Food Service Operations
3. Staff Supervision & Development
4. Compliance, Hygiene & Safety
5. Inventory & Cost Management
6. Patient & Stakeholder Satisfaction
7. Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Culinary Arts, Catering, or Food Production.
• Additional training in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Institutional Catering is highly desirable
• Food safety certification is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen
• At least 1 - 2 years in a hospital or institutional food service
• Experience preparing specialized diets.
• Ability to supervise kitchen staff and manage workflows

Mildmay Hospital Uganda is a non-discriminatory employer and encourages all marginalized individuals who qualify for this position to apply.

Mildmay Hospital Uganda does not charge any fees for employment opportunities. No job Applicant should pay any money when seeking employment for a job at Mildmay Uganda.   

Interested persons who meet the requirements should apply by Thursday 4^th June 2026 via the following link https://careers.mildmay.or.ug/mugjobsonline Only candidates with complete information, and who meet the stipulated requirements will be considered.