Chef/Cook

Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to dietary needs
• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
  
• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish poultry, and other foods as requested
  
• Present, garnish, and arrange final dishes
  
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling of utensils, equipment and dishes
  
• Handle, store, and manage ingredients and food
  
• Ensure ingredients are fresh
  
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
  
• Be willing to learn new recipes
  
• Monitor and manage stock
  
• Always wear the assigned uniform
  
• Perform ad hoc duties that may be assigned.

Requirements:

• Able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends/on short notice
  
• Clean, with good hygiene habits
  
• Communicates effectively
  
• Detail-oriented
  
• Multi-tasks efficiently
  
• Organized, accurate and reliable
  
• Prioritizes and works efficiently with limited supervision
  
• Professional attitude and expectations
  
• Positive and upbeat attitude and demeanor
  
• Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently
  
• Works in a team environment
• Proximity to Ikoyi

Desired Skills:

• Candidate must have undergone catering courses, (diploma/ degree) with a minimum of 4 - 5 years experience as a professional Chef.
  
• The desired candidate must be in absolute control of all the kitchen affairs.
  
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
  
• The ideal candidate must be organized and pay attention to details.
  
• Must maintain an impeccable personal hygiene as well as high work and safety standards.
  
• An excellent food presentation skill is highly required.
  
• The candidate needs to be able to work with a variety of people and have coping skills to handle difficult personalities.
  
• Must be able to delegate many kitchen tasks simultaneously.
  
• The chef must have good knowledge of Nigerian and continental meal preparation.

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos