Senior Cook / Steward at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Cook / Steward

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to commis and intern.
• Oversees and organizes section stock and ingredients
• Works with the sous chef and senior cook to maintain kitchen organization.
• Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and assist in cooking food stuffs and helping to prepare salads as may be required.
• Prepare days' specials.
• Consistently ensure high standard and that excellent levels of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times.
• Support staff throughout the shift to maintain speed of food prep and cleanliness of kitchen.
• Liaise with shift supervisor to resolve problems and ensure great food prep and service.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are maintained at all times.
• Work outside normal office hours, in the evening, Public holidays and weekends and as when required to meet the demands and nature of the business.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Hospitality and Management.
• Trade test Certificate in Hotel and Catering Management.
• Home economics or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:

• Have very pleasant personality and strong leadership skills.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Be a good team player and should be able to work under pressure.
• Have ability to multi-task.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2024.