Chef at Proforce Limited

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and skilled Male Chef to oversee food preparation and kitchen operations for employees, management, and guests.
• The successful candidate will prepare high-quality meals while maintaining excellent standards of hygiene, safety, and kitchen organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of local and continental meals.
• Plan daily menus and ensure meals are prepared and served on schedule.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
• Manage kitchen ingredients, supplies, and food inventory.
• Monitor portion sizes and minimize food wastage.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food items.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, utensils, cooking equipment, and work areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report faults or maintenance requirements.
• Maintain records of food supplies and kitchen inventory.
• Coordinate with kitchen assistants and other support staff.
• Prepare meals for employees, management, and company guests when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience as a Chef, preferably in a corporate, industrial, hotel, or similar environment.
• Certificate or qualification in Catering, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian and continental cuisine.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to prepare meals for a large number of people.
• Good knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe operating practices.
• Basic practical knowledge of engineering and safe operation of kitchen equipment is required.
• Ability to identify and report basic equipment faults and maintenance issues.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet meal schedules.
• High level of cleanliness, discipline, reliability, and attention to detail.