Cook at a Fast Growing Dine -in Restaurant

Our client runs a dine-in restaurant serving afro-fusion cuisine. They are hiring a Line Cook to own a station, deliver consistent plates, and help raise the kitchen's standards during a busy service.

What you will do

• Prep and cook dishes on your assigned station to recipe and spec.
• Plate food to presentation standards throughout service.
• Keep your station clean, stocked, and ready before, during, and after each shift.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and HACCP rules at all times.
• Taste and adjust seasoning to hold flavor consistent across every plate.
• Work with the sous chef to refine afro-fusion recipes and test new dishes.
• Track ingredient usage and flag low stock to reduce waste.
• Support other stations during peak service.

What we are looking for

• 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience as a line cook in a busy dine-in restaurant.
• Strong skill with Nigerian and West African ingredients 
• Working knowledge of continental techniques: sauté, grill, sauces, and plating.
• Sharp knife skills and steady speed under pressure.
• Food handler certification, or willingness to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Clean kitchen habits and respect for mise en place.
• Reliable timekeeping and steady output during peak hours.
• Open to feedback and ready to learn new techniques.

Bonus points

• Past experience in a restaurant doing afro-fusion or modern African plating.
• Familiarity with kitchen display systems (KDS) or POS tools like Toast, Square, or similar.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary based on experience.
• Free staff meals on every shift.
• Paid leave and rotational public holidays off.
• Skills training and a clear path to senior cook or sous chef roles.
• Six-day work week with one rotating off day.