Experienced Cook at Checkers Consultancy Services Limited

Checkers Suites and Apartments is a modern and contemporary hotel that offers not only luxury but comfort at its best. Business and Corpoarte Guests appreciate the hotel’s proximity to the airport. The elegant facility is strategically located at the heart of Abuja between the Airport and the Central Business Areas, less than 10 drives from the Abuja Airport, making it easily accessible with excellent road networks to other parts of the FCT. The 20-room facility offers tastefully furnished Deluxe Executive Suites and Presidential Suite as well as one- and two-bedroom luxury suite.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Cook

Location: Sabon-Lugbe, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Prepare intercontinental and local dishes with strict adherence to food safety standard.
• Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations.
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Prepare oven, utensils, and grill for shift.
• Taking orders from waiters/Waitress or computerized system.
• Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes.
• Handling multiple food orders concurrently.
• Dressing order for presentation.
• Ensuring each guest order is accurately prepared and served.
• Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner.
• Storing all food materials properly.
• Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils.
• Reordering stock and food supplies.
• Monitoring other cooks and team members.
• Assisting other chefs/cooks in preparing food or helping other team members when needed.

Requirements

• Candidate must have minimum of 5 years proven working experience as a Chef / Cook in any reputable organization
• A Certificate in Confectionery or Cookery would be an added advantage
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Strive for excellence and be willing to learn
• Ability to prepare appropriate closing stock report/materials usage report.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently is non-negotiable
• The ability to speak at least 2 major Nigerian languages with a basic understanding of the third is an added advantage
• Should reside around Abuja Airport road.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed CV with full Personal Information and Cover Letter (both in PDF Format) to: checkersconsult@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.