Chef at Unilag Guesthouses and Conference Centre

Location: Akoka, Lagos

Job Description

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Requirements

• Must have obtained HND,OND,BSC
• Proven work experience as a cook
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry technique
• Must possess 2-4 years working experience in hotel/hospitality industry
• Must reside in Akoka or its premises.

Other requirements:

• Good communication - Written and Verbal
• High level of intelligence
• Energetic
• Problem-solving skills is necessary
• Good people management skills
• Integrity.