A Professional Cook (Accommodation Is Available)

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes and specifications. • Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation. • Prepare ingredients and organise cooking stations before service. • Ensure meals are prepared and served within required timelines. • Monitor food quality throughout the preparation and cooking process. • Properly store and handle food ingredients. • Maintain clean and hygienic cooking areas and equipment. • Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food waste. • Work closely with chefs, kitchen assistants, and service staff. Follow all food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operating procedures.

• Food preparation and cooking. • Knowledge of Nigerian and/or continental cuisine. • Recipe execution and portion control. • Food presentation and plating. • Food safety, hygiene, and sanitation. • Kitchen equipment operation. • Ingredient handling and storage. • Stock and portion management. • Ability to work under pressure and meet service timelines. Teamwork and attention to detail. • Performance Expectations: • Prepare and cook meals consistently according to approved recipes and standards. • Maintain consistent taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation. • Ensure food is prepared and served within required timelines. • Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety. • Properly handle, store, and monitor ingredients. • Minimise food waste and unnecessary ingredient usage. • Keep cooking areas and equipment clean and organised. • Coordinate effectively with other kitchen and service staff.

Minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent qualification. • Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, catering business, or similar food service environment. • Demonstrable knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques. • Ability to prepare a variety of Nigerian and/or continental dishes. • Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, portion control, and kitchen sanitation. • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet service timelines. Culinary training or relevant certification is an added advantage.