Chef/Cook at Stresert Services Limited

Job Summary

An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and deliver well - prepared meals. He/she must be adept at moving around the kitchen and apt in multi- tasking. The ideal candidates are required to have experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques.

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Meal preparation



• Prepare meals according to dietary needs



• Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients.



• Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish and 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 assigned uniform



• Perform ad hoc duties that may be assigned.

Desired Skills:

• Candidate must have undergone catering courses, (diploma/ degree) with 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.

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 client's location (Island & its environs)