Continental Cook at Whassan Nigeria Limited (2 Openings)

Whassan Nigeria is a fully owned Nigerian company with over 40 years of experience in industrial catering services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Continental Cook

Locations: Owerri, Imo and Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently seeking for a skilled Continental Chef with expertise in continental dishes and different types of pastries to join our team in Owerri, and showcase your culinary talents.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Accurately measuring and assembling ingredients, chopping, cutting, and marinating as per recipes. Preparation of innovative continental dishes to suite client’s demand.
• Cooking / Baking: Executing cooking techniques, such as grilling, baking, frying, and boiling, to produce high-quality dishes.
• Recipe Adherence: Following recipes precisely to maintain consistency in flavour, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Food Safety: Adhering to sanitation and safety standards, including proper storage, handling, and temperature control to prevent food borne illnesses.
• Menu Planning: Collaborating with the Camp boss to plan and develop menus that meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
• Inventory Management: Making requisition, Monitoring, and replenishing ingredient supplies, minimizing waste, and ensuring freshness.
• Quality Control: Inspecting food items for quality, taste, and appearance before serving to maintain high standards.
• Kitchen Organisation: Maintaining an organised and clean workspace, including proper storage of utensils, equipment, and ingredients.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing cooking times to ensure timely delivery of orders and a smooth kitchen operation.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinating with kitchen staff, such as sous chefs and assistants, to streamline tasks and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Adaptability: Adapting to changes in menu, kitchen processes, and accommodating special dietary requests.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with colleagues to facilitate a seamless flow of orders and information.
• Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers to understand preferences, handle special requests, and receive feedback.
• Problem Solving: Quickly addressing and resolving issues that may arise during food preparation or service.
• Continuous Improvement: Keeping abreast of culinary trends, experimenting with new recipes, and refining cooking techniques to enhance skills.

Qualifications

• WAEC
• At least 5 - 7 years of experience in the industrial catering industry.
• Be a proactive worker.
• Be proficient in all aspects of food hygiene and stock rotation.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2025.