Sous Chef at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-008
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Job Description
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in panel beating and repair of damaged body panel on vehicles and equipment’s;
• Assist in removal/replacement of windscreen and windows;
• Assist in repairing and replacing of door, windows, regulator door locks, bonnet booth locks etc.;
• Assist in body filling, dressing and welding works;
• Assist in keeping and rendering records of workshops jobs;
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of workshop/equipment’s;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Work with the head chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurant policies and vision;
• Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients whenever required;
• Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen;
• Produce high quality dishes that follows up with the established menu and level up to locations standard as well as clients requirement;
• Discover talented cook and train them in order to reach high standards of the outlet;
• Train other kitchen staff in order to provide best results in minimum with available resources;
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours;
• Create good menu for clients interested in contracting the food for different events (wedding, banquets, corporate functions, birthday parties etc.) from the kitchen;
• Make sure the hygienic and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation starting with the ingredients and ending with the finished dish which leaves the kitchen;
• Ensure quality and correct presentation of food; Control food cost within approved kitchen percentage;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• BSc./HND in Catering and Hotel Management
• With at least Three (3) years relevant experience

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Be highly customer oriented and be computer literate.
• Be ready to work longer hours and during holidays.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.