• Application Deadline: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Sous Chef


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Catering / Confectionery 
  


• Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
  

• To produce the highest possible food quality in his own section, in line with appropriate food portion control, use of recipes.


• Ensure proper amounts of food are in place for forecasted covers, special functions and all reservations,


• Ensure proper rotation of food in the “Mise en place”


• Ensure proper seasoning, portions, and appearance of food


• Ensures readiness and makes priorities in case of last-minute changes


• Knows how to follow applicable laws regarding food safety and sanitation


• Prepares and properly sets up all food orders as they are received in accordance with recipes and proper presentation


• Ensures that spoilage and wastage is kept to a strict minimum


• Stores food in a proper way, covered & dated, using appropriate  methods


• Follows proper safety, hygiene and sanitation practices at any time


• Works actively, co-ordinates the production and preparation of all food items within the assigned area and ensures a smooth and efficient  operation


• Maintains the highest standard quality and portion control, prepares requisitions, checks expiry dates, identifies slow moving items and  ensures that all items are properly stored by the section team


• Maintains all operating equipment and report any repairs necessary


• Consults with Head Chef regarding suggestions that might improve quality.


• Performs any other duties asked for by Head Chef

Health and Safety

• Adheres to all health, sanitation, food safety rules and regulations 


• Reports all potential and real hazards immediately


• Fully understands & possess solid knowledge’s the kitchen’s fire, emergency and bomb procedures


• Keeps the highest standards of personal hygiene, dress, appropriate uniform, appearance and conduct


• Co-ordinates work, and works in a safe manner that does not harm or injure self or others


• Anticipates possible and probable hazards and conditions to avoid mishaps

Miscellaneous

• Attends meetings and training required by the Head Chef


• Maintains own working area, materials and company property clean, tidy and in good shape


• Is well updated on, and possesses good knowledge of F&B promotions


• Checks the restaurant reservations regularly


• Accepts flexible work schedule necessary for uninterrupted service to the food production function


• Continuously seeks to endeavour the knowledge of own job function

Is well updated on, and possesses solid knowledge of the following:

• Restaurant fire, bomb and emergency procedures


• Restaurant health and safety policies and procedures


• Restaurant corporate marketing and promotional programmes


• Competency and Skills Requirements


• Proven experience as a chef


• Excellent use of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and processes


• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure


• Knowledge of best cooking practices

Experience and Qualification

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in a catering operation


• Experience of delivering good quality food service


• Basic food hygiene