• Application Deadline: Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Cook



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)



• Experience 1 year



• Location Rivers




• Job Field Catering / Confectionery  , Food, Beverage & Hospitality 
  
  

We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and creative Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious, and well-presented meals. The ideal candidate will cook a variety of local (Nigerian) and continental dishes, follow recipes and menu plans, and maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook a variety of local dishes (e.g., jollof rice, tuwo, pounded yam, soup, stew, suya, etc.) and continental dishes (e.g., pasta, grilled chicken, fried rice, soups, stews)


• Chop, measure, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and menu requirements


• Plan menus with the employer/manager and ensure quality of meals


• Cook meals at the right time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events


• Ensure food is properly seasoned, cooked, and presented

Kitchen Operations & Hygiene

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times


• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen utensils, equipment, and work surfaces


• Follow food safety and hygiene standards for storage, preparation, and cooking


• Properly store food in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas

Inventory & Stock Management

• Monitor and maintain an inventory of food supplies and equipment


• Order supplies from vendors and manage stock levels


• Minimize food wastage and control costs

Other Duties

• Assist with light kitchen cleanup after meals


• Prepare special meals for guests, events, or dietary needs as requested


• Report equipment issues or shortages to the supervisor


• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum SSCE 


• Proven experience as a Cook in a home, hotel, restaurant, or catering setting


• Experience cooking Nigerian/local and continental dishes is essential

Skills & Abilities

• Strong practical cooking skills with knowledge of:


• Local Nigerian cuisine


• Continental/international dishes


• Cooking methods (boiling, frying, grilling, baking, steaming)

Ability to:

• Follow recipes and adjust flavors as needed


• Plan menus and manage meal schedules


• Work efficiently under pressure and within time limits


• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene


• Work well independently and as part of a team


• Communicate clearly and respectfully with employer/staff

Personal Qualities

• Honest, trustworthy, and reliable


• Hardworking, energetic, and physically fit


• Clean, neat, and professional in appearance


• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality (especially for household cooks)