Production Associate (Demi Chef De Partie) at Eden Life Inc

Eden Life Inc is a tech-enabled service that puts your home's chores on autopilot. At Eden, our mission is to 10x the quality of life in Africa by automating chores so they never have to bother about them again. To do this, we start in our own community by creating an open, inclusive, and diverse organization. You are welcome at Eden for who you are, no matter where you come from or what you look like. Our services are for everyone, and so is our workplace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Associate (Demi Chef De Partie)

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

The Role

• We are looking for a professional Demi Chef De Parties (Production Associates) who can delight our customers with excellent food preparation, according to Eden’s recipes and specifications.
• At Eden, we are on a mission to delight our customers with healthy, delicious food, that's always on time.
• To get there, we need people who are driven, committed, and willing to get the job done, exceptionally well. If this sounds like you, come join us.

Responsibilities
As a Production Associate, you are responsible for daily food preparation (prep & cook) according to the set standard and qualities. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Support the Production Coordinator (Chef de Partie) or Assistant Production Managers (Sous Chef) in the daily food production (cooking).
• Produce meals according to the recipe/menu specifications enforced by the Production Coordinator, and defined by the Production Manager (Head Chef) and Assistant Production Managers
• Keep work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to standard hygiene practices and rules defined
• Prepare the daily mis en place (as required) and food production in different stations, or for general food production
• Follow the instructions and recommendations from the immediate superiors to complete the daily tasks
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation and keep up to date with the new products, recipes, and preparation techniques, in the food industry, and as used in the Eden Food Production Facility
• Instruct and lead Junior Production team members through their daily requirements in food preparation
• Receive deliveries and verify that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality (as required)
• Assist in taking inventory of supplies and notify inventory unit of low or depleted supplies as required.
• Coordinate and participate with other sections of requirements, cleanliness, wastage, and cost control
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a smooth and friendly work environment
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Production Managers, Production Managers, and Food Production Lead.

Requirements

• Level 1 Food Safety Certificates
• 6 months - 1 year experience in the food industry as Commis or higher
• A culinary school diploma or certificate is a plus!
• Professional kitchen apprenticeship or training course a plus
• Effective communication: ability to communicate well in spoken and written English
• Team supervision: ability to effectively supervise junior food production team members, and general operations
• Team player qualities; You are a very positive, dynamic, creative, and dedicated team player
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Customer-focused in approach
• Drive for results.

Work Schedule and Remuneration

• You will be required to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, and a maximum of 5 (which can fall on Saturday or Sunday) as rotated.
• You can be scheduled to work either in the Day or Night Shift.
• Payment is flexible and is made at the end of week or month (depending on when you want). A payment of N7,000  is made for each shift.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.