Chef / Production Manager at Market Priest Foods

Market Priest Foods is a new food production company in the heart of Agege. Into production of plantain chips, chin chin and other snacks.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chef / Production Manager

Location: Agege, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Chef / Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire food production process, ensuring high-quality output, maintaining hygiene standards, managing production staff, and optimizing efficiency to meet business demand and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Management:

• Plan daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Ensure timely production of all food items (e.g., plantain chips, chin chin, etc.).
• Monitor raw material usage and minimize waste.
• Ensure consistent product taste, texture, and quality.

Recipe & Product Standardization:

• Develop and standardize recipes for all products.
• Maintain exact measurements and processes for consistency.
• Introduce new product ideas or improve existing ones.

Quality Control:

• Ensure all products meet company quality standards before distribution.
• Conduct routine taste, texture, and packaging checks.
• Monitor shelf-life and storage conditions.

Hygiene & Food Safety Compliance:

• Enforce strict cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (NAFDAC standards where applicable).
• Train staff on proper hygiene and food handling.

Staff Supervision:

• Supervise production staff (assistants, fryers, packagers, marketers).
• Assign tasks and monitor performance.
• Train and discipline staff when necessary.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Monitor stock levels of raw materials and packaging items.
• Work with procurement to ensure timely supply.
• Control production costs and reduce wastage.

Equipment Management:

• Ensure proper use and maintenance of kitchen/production equipment.
• Report faults and coordinate repairs.

Packaging & Presentation:

• Ensure products are properly packaged, sealed, and labeled.
• Maintain brand standards in packaging and presentation.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Keep daily production records (quantity produced, waste, etc.).
• Report production performance, challenges, and improvements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef or in food production
• Strong knowledge of food processing and preservation
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety standards
• Leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines and targets.

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: hr@trustedassetsng.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.