Cook at Genesis Group

We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and creative Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious, and well-presented meals. The ideal candidate will cook a variety of local (Nigerian) and continental dishes, follow recipes and menu plans, and maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook a variety of local dishes (e.g., jollof rice, tuwo, pounded yam, soup, stew, suya, etc.) and continental dishes (e.g., pasta, grilled chicken, fried rice, soups, stews)
• Chop, measure, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and menu requirements
• Plan menus with the employer/manager and ensure quality of meals
• Cook meals at the right time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events
• Ensure food is properly seasoned, cooked, and presented

Kitchen Operations & Hygiene

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times
• Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen utensils, equipment, and work surfaces
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards for storage, preparation, and cooking
• Properly store food in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas

Inventory & Stock Management

• Monitor and maintain an inventory of food supplies and equipment
• Order supplies from vendors and manage stock levels
• Minimize food wastage and control costs

Other Duties

• Assist with light kitchen cleanup after meals
• Prepare special meals for guests, events, or dietary needs as requested
• Report equipment issues or shortages to the supervisor
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum SSCE 
• Proven experience as a Cook in a home, hotel, restaurant, or catering setting
• Experience cooking Nigerian/local and continental dishes is essential

Skills & Abilities

• Strong practical cooking skills with knowledge of:
• Local Nigerian cuisine
• Continental/international dishes
• Cooking methods (boiling, frying, grilling, baking, steaming)

Ability to:

• Follow recipes and adjust flavors as needed
• Plan menus and manage meal schedules
• Work efficiently under pressure and within time limits
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with employer/staff

Personal Qualities

• Honest, trustworthy, and reliable
• Hardworking, energetic, and physically fit
• Clean, neat, and professional in appearance
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality (especially for household cooks)