Chef

Job description:
We are looking for a dedicated chef to prepare high-quality meals in accordance with food health and safety regulations and company standards. The chef’s responsibilities include following instructions relating to the timely preparation of food orders, organizing workstations, and assisting other cooks as needed. You should also be able to ensure that the refrigerators and storerooms are kept clean and tidy.
To be successful in this role as a chef, you should be able to use various cooking techniques and methods to prepare meals that meet our Managements’ expectations. Ultimately, a top-notch chef should be able to handle multiple food orders without compromising on quality.
Cook Responsibilities
Preparing and assembling ingredients for menu items.
Preparing high-quality meals and food items according to company recipes.
Storing excess food at the correct temperature to avoid spoilage.
Ensuring that food portions and food presentation meet company standards.
Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed
Maintain good relationship with Employers and suppliers (resolving issues with suppliers if any arises)
Strictly follow and adhere to the budget of the employer, by ensuring that supplies and/or orders are in line with the budget and supervising food and labor cost(s)
Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
Assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
Efficiently resolving problems with Employer’s orders.
Make sure that kitchen safety measures are met and that sanitation practices are carried out to the letter
Create new methods and recipes in preparation of meal
Maintain work schedule for kitchen staff so as to ensure a smooth flow of activities in the kitchen
Make sure that meal is prepared and served to management in a timely manner
Create menus that tend to suit the need of employers, and in some cases suggest new dishes to employer.
Cook Requirements
High school diploma or GED.
ServSafe food handling certification is preferred.
Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
Proven experience working as a Cook.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
The ability to follow recipes.
The ability to work in a team.
The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
A respectable knowledge of food handling and environmental sanitation standards
A Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts
Any other form of certification in catering would be of added advantage
At least 3 years of work experience as a chef in any good and reputable restaurant
A minimum of 1 year in a chef-supervisory role.
Salary
N80,000 – N100,000 monthly.
Job Type: Full time