Cook at Otiz Keepers

YOUR MISSION

• Preparing preparing sumptuous Nigerian delicacies, plating meals, measuring out ingredients according to recipes, and maintaining condiments and foodstuff.

YOUR PROFILE

As a staff for this position, you must possess:

• A minimum of two years’ experience as cook in the restaurant/hotel industry
• Commendable literacy skills- ability to read, write and analyze situations.
• In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques
• Working knowledge of food safety and hygiene protocols
• Strong team spirit
• Humility, be polite, smart and hardworking
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Health and safety compliance
• The ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to details
• Working knowledge of mathematical principles such as ratios and proportions
• Good dexterity in preparing Nigerian meals.
• Excellent communication skills

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Measuring out meal ingredients according to a recipe
• Prepping various ingredients such as meats and vegetables
• Collaborating with the Executive Chef and Cooks to prepare meals
• Serving food and drinks to their customers and employers
• Cleaning up the kitchen space after cooking each meal and ensuring the prep area and kitchen is cleaned and sanitized at the end of the shift
• Maintaining a pantry stock record
• Rotating stock items as per established procedures
• Restocking the pantry and fridge or freezer as necessary
• Properly storing food items at appropriate temperatures
• Ordering new ingredients as required