Job Description
Summary
- Our client is a major player in the hospitality industry and currently located at Amawbia in Anambra State.
- Due to increasing activities, our client urgently requires the services of a Cook who has a minimum of Four years’ experience in catering.
- The ideal candidate have five years’ experience in cooking of African and continental dishes and must be a holder of either OND, HND or Bsc.
- Having worked in similar position in a hotel will be an added advantage
- Due to logistic challenges, our client will prefer a candidate who resides in Awka, Amawbia or other close vicinities close to Amawbia.
Responsibilities
The job responsibilities for this role are:
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
- Ensure freshness and quality of ingredients used in food preparation.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed.
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and service.
- Follow proper food handling and safety procedures.
- Adapt recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Plate and present dishes in an attractive and appetizing manner.
- Assist with menu planning and recipe development.
- Train and mentor junior kitchen staff.
- Monitor food waste and implement strategies to reduce waste.
- Manage kitchen operations during shifts.
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff and management.
- Follow established portion control guidelines.
- Maintain kitchen equipment and report any maintenance issues.
- Any other assignment from the management
Requirements
- Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications.