Cook (Continental and National) at Synapse Resource Center

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Reports to: Admin/ Customer Service Lead

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure food is prepared as required
• Ensure meals are prepared on time and properly presented
• Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
• Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
• Measure ingredients required for specific food items being prepared and keep records of stock on a daily basis.
• Regulate temperatures of ovens, freezers, grills, and roasters.
• Substitute for or assist other cooks during emergencies or rush periods.
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
• Portion, arrange, garnish food, and serve food to patients
• Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Any other duties as assigned by your line manager

Requirements

• Minimum of OND
• Excellent cooking skills with ability to prepare several dishes
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment/ under pressure
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
• Minimum of 2- 3 years work experience as a cook