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Severin Sea Lodge Full Time Jobs Full Time Posted 2026-09-24
CountyTaita TavetaCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-24Close date2026-09-30Experience2 yearsSourceCorporate Staffing KenyaSalaryOpen / Competitive live-in package aligned with experience
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Severin Sea Lodge is hiring a Cook for its luxury safari camp kitchen inside Tsavo West National Park, Taita Taveta. The role involves preparing and cooking dishes to a consistent luxury standard across hot kitchen sections, working under the Head Chef in a live-in, rotational-leave setup. The position closes on 30/09/2026.

  • Live-in cook role in a luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park
  • Requires at least 2 years cook experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, lodge or safari camp
  • Hot kitchen/entremetier focus: soups, vegetables, eggs, sides and vegetarian plates
  • Rotational leave with early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
  • Fluent English and strict food-safety/hygiene standards required
  • Career growth opportunity within Severin Hotels

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Source salary available

The source lists Open / Competitive live-in package aligned with experience. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.

Can you qualify for this role?

  • Required2+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
  • PreferredPractical evidence in hospitality, part_time, CookThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
  • RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
  • UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.

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  • Likely requiredUpdated CV
  • Role specificCover letter or short employer message
  • OptionalProfessional references
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  • Place your strongest Cook evidence in the first half of your CV.
  • In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Severin Sea Lodge and the role in Not specified.
  • Add concrete examples related to hospitality, part_time, Cook, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
  • Follow the instructions from Corporate Staffing Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
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  • Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-09-30.

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  • Corporate Staffing Kenya
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  • Application method is clear
  • Deadline is available: 2026-09-30
  • No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.

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  • What experience makes you a strong fit for this Cook role in hospitality, part_time?
  • How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
  • Are you available to work in Not specified under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description

  • Job Title: Cook
  • Date Posted: 24/09/2026
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Level: Middle
  • Employer: Severin Sea Lodge
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Salary: Open
  • Location: Taita Taveta
  • Country: Kenya
  • Deadline: 30/09/2026
  • Hospitality Jobs. Severin Sea Lodge Jobs. Cook preparing and cooking dishes to a consistent luxury standard across hot kitchen sections, requiring at least 2 years cook experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, lodge or safari camp and fluent English, in a luxury safari camp environment, live-in on-site role in Tsavo West National Park.
  • In this role you cook to a consistent luxury standard: mise en place is ready, dishes are right, and service stays calm. You work as part of the kitchen team under the Head Chef. This is a live-in role with rotational leave.
  • Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook dishes to a consistent luxury standard.
  • Cover hot kitchen / entremetier work: soups, vegetables, eggs, sides, and vegetarian plates.
  • Keep mise en place, timing, and presentation tight for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  • Honour dietary needs and special requests as briefed.
  • Follow food safety, hygiene, and portion-control standards.
  • Support other kitchen stations and bush dining when required.
  • Keep your section clean, organised, and ready for the next service.
  • Protect stock, equipment, and a professional kitchen atmosphere.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years as a cook in a 4-star or 5-star hotel, lodge, or safari camp.
  • Accurate, hygienic work under service pressure.
  • Fluent English, spoken and written.
  • Willing to live in at camp, work rotating kitchen shifts (including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays), and follow a rotational leave pattern.
  • Calm, team-first, and reliable on standards and integrity.
  • Benefits
  • Work in a renowned luxury safari camp inside Tsavo West National Park.
  • A hands-on cook role in a high-standard kitchen team.
  • Career growth within Severin Hotels.
  • Competitive live-in package aligned with experience, including rotational leave.
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