Chef/Cook at KenRicana Group

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for creating recipes, menus, preparing ingredients, producing meals that taste amazing and garnishes that make the food look attractive.
• Monitor and supervise the preparation and administration of meals from the kitchen by the kitchen staff.
• The Chef/Cook will make adjustments to the recipes as needed.
• Follow the created recipes to ensure consistency as well as lead the kitchen staff, and oversee the activities of the Kitchen & Pastry Assistants
• Establish menu items and create the recipes
• Ensure ingredients and final products purchased are fresh
• Ensure the raw materials and ingredients received are properly stored in functioning refrigerators and clean storage areas
• Supervise kitchen staff to make sure meals are prepared in a timely manner in preparation for the day's service
• Bake, steam and, boil meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, pastries, and other foods as needed per production schedule
• Oversee the distribution of meals assigned for the days service
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment's and dishes
• Maintain excellent food safety and sanitation standards
• Preparation of food/orders for events

Requirements:

• Candidate MUST be able to handle cooking delicious meals in large quantity, daily (500 and above)
• Candidate MUST be familiar with Food Safety guidelines
• Candidate MUST be able to work with minimum supervision
• Fast working knowledge of preparing delicious African dishes and more. Good knowledge of preparing and baking pastries
• Keen attention to detail. In-depth knowledge in sanitation principles, food preparation and nutrition.
• Understanding of Inventory Management.
• Leadership skills

Work Hours: Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings (if necessary), Candidate must reside on the Mainland within Ojo, Igando, Iba Town, Egbeda OR close surrounding environs.