Senior Cook at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Cook

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2022-022
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National
Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Duties

• Assist kitchen team particularly the short order section and ensure all preparation operating procedures and dish plating are followed.
• Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records, minimize waste and work with existing systems to improve waste reduction.
• Assists the Head Chef with menu creation, resolve problems, great food preparation and service, address and correct bad practices where need be.
• Compile weekly rosters and ensure efficient and effective use of resources.
• Ensure the recording and disposal of damaged or out of date products accordingly and ensure the safe disposal of all refuse from the kitchen.
• Work with the Food and Beverage manager and supervisor to ensure appropriate planning and preparation for seasons and events.
• Allocate and support staff throughout the shift to maintain speed of food preparation and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensure all end of day jobs are completed to a high standard, staff are signed off promptly, all back of house areas checked are secured and venues are in excellent order for the next day’s job.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are always maintained.
• Identify problems as they arise, resolve them where possible and appropriate, and report them when necessary.
• Assist with managing business events as and when required to meet the demands and nature of the business.
• Perform continual awareness of the events diary daily and escalate any issues or discrepancies requiring resolution to the Food and Beverage manager.
• Ensure all equipment and cooking utensils are in excellent condition.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• National diploma certificate in Hospitality and Management, Food Science and Technology or any other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have very pleasant personality and strong leadership skills.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Be a good team player and should be able to work under pressure.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2022.