Assistant Cook at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Summary

• We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking, and experienced Assistant Cook to support our kitchen team in preparing meals and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook/Chef with the preparation of meals according to required standards.
• Wash, peel, cut, chop, and prepare vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients.
• Measure and prepare ingredients required for different meals.
• Assist with cooking, frying, boiling, grilling, baking, and other basic food preparation tasks as directed.
• Ensure ingredients are properly stored and handled to maintain freshness and quality.
• Assist with setting up the kitchen before meal preparation and cleaning the kitchen after service.
• Wash and sanitize cooking utensils, dishes, work surfaces, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen at all times.
• Assist with monitoring kitchen supplies and report low stock or shortages to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
• Ensure food is handled, prepared, and stored safely to prevent contamination.
• Support the Cook/Chef during busy service periods.
• Minimize food wastage by handling ingredients appropriately.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the workday.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, hospital, or similar food-service environment is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Good understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion requirements.
• Must be hardworking, reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Must maintain excellent personal hygiene.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• The ideal candidate should be passionate about food preparation, hardworking, teachable, organized, hygienic, and able to work effectively with other members of the kitchen team.