Caterer (Professional Cook) at a Fast-growing Food Business - Globalclique HR

Globalclique HR - Our client, a fast-growing food business, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Caterer (Professional Cook)

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are hiring an experienced and talented Caterer to join our fast-growing food business based in Ikorodu, Lagos. 
• This individual must have a passion for cooking, a deep understanding of Nigerian cuisines, and a proven ability to prepare delicious and well-presented meals for both daily service and special events.
• The ideal candidate should be particularly skilled at making party-style smokey jollof rice, asun (peppered goat meat), fried rice, and other popular local dishes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality, delicious meals with consistency and creativity.
• Cook and manage bulk food production for daily sales and events.
• Ensure excellent presentation and plating of all dishes.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen that complies with food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen stock, ingredients, and timely food preparation.
• Collaborate with the team to design daily menus or event-specific dishes.
• Innovate and improve recipes for customer satisfaction and brand growth.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess an HND / NCE qualification
• 1 - 5 years proven experience as a caterer or cook in a professional kitchen.
• Must be very good at smokey party jollof rice, fried rice, and asun.
• Ability to cook a wide range of Nigerian meals confidently.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and time management.
• Excellent knowledge of hygiene and kitchen safety practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple cooking tasks.
• Team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Residence in or around Ikorodu is highly preferred.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV or a short bio with cooking experience to: hr@globalclique.net using “Caterer – Ikorodu” as the subject of the email. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.