Chef / Cook at Lagosbiz

Lagosbiz is an innovative startup on a mission to transform the business landscape of Lagos by creating a comprehensive directory of local businesses. We believe in empowering businesses of all sizes to reach a wider audience, connect with potential customers, and thrive in the dynamic city of Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chef / Cook

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers.
• Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you.
• Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform wait staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Requirements and Skills

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 - 5 years relevant work experience.
• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations

Salary
N350,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
2nd July, 2024.