Professional Chef at Sonia Foods Industries

Sonia Foods Industries is one of the leading tomato products processing factories in West Africa. Its headquarter is located in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, KM 39. The company produces Tomato Mix, Peppe & Onion Tomato Seasoning Mix, Curry Powder and Thyme Leaves, under the brand name Sonia. The factory is located in Ikorodu Shagamu Express Road, Onigbagbe/Sotubo Village, Shagamu Ogun State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Professional Chef

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking a creative and passionate Chef to join our team within an FMCG environment.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in developing product experiments, generating culinary insights, and supporting new product innovations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test new recipes for product innovation and improvement.
• Provide culinary insights to guide product development and consumer preference studies.
• Conduct product experiments, trials, and tastings to ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, and sales.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards in all kitchen operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends, consumer tastes, and food presentation styles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary certification or degree in food science, culinary arts, or related field.
• Experience in product development or R&D will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of proven experience as a culinary chef.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
• Strong creativity and passion for food innovation.
• Ability to translate culinary expertise into practical product insights.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.

Application Closing Date
20th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: careers@blumenigeria.com CC: oluchi.sunday@blumedistribution.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.