Quality Control and Kitchen Supervisor at Firewood Rice Nigeria

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on outlet demand, bulk orders, and sales forecasts.
• Direct and oversee the daily activities of kitchen staff including cooks, chefs, and kitchen assistants.
• Assign tasks, monitor workflow, and ensure that kitchen operations run efficiently and in accordance with company standards.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking processes to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Coordinate kitchen schedules to ensure adequate staffing and smooth production flow.
• Monitor food preparation processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards and approved recipes.
• Inspect raw materials and ingredients to ensure freshness, quality, and proper storage.
• Conduct routine quality checks on food products before distribution to outlets, corporate clients, and takeout customers.
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety regulations, hygiene practices, and sanitation standards across the kitchen.
• Identify quality issues and implement corrective actions to maintain product standards.
• Train new kitchen staff on food preparation standards, hygiene practices, and operational procedures.
• Monitor kitchen inventory levels and coordinate with the inventory team to ensure adequate supply of ingredients.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment and report faults when necessary.
• Monitor kitchen output to ensure timely preparation and dispatch of food orders.
• Ensure that food prepared for restaurants, corporate clients, and events meets company quality standards.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to identify and correct food safety or operational risks.
• Ensure full compliance with internal policies and relevant food safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• HND/BSc in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Catering, or a related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in kitchen operations, food production, or quality control within a food service environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality assurance practices is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, planning, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage tight production timelines.