Boarding School Cook at Stella Maris School Abuja

Founded in 1996, Stella Maris began as a small community school dedicated to nurturing children through faith and discipline. Over the years, our vision expanded -transforming into a network of campuses that now welcome students from across Nigeria and around the world. Our journey is marked by resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Boarding School Cook

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• As a boarding school cook you'll prepare and serve nutritious, high-volume meals for students and staff.
• Responsibilities include bulk food preparation, menu planning, maintaining strict kitchen sanitation, and accommodating dietary restrictions.
• You will ensure consistent food quality while fostering a welcoming, healthy dining environment for the residential school community.

Core Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Cook large volumes of breakfast, lunch, and dinner while adhering to standardized recipes and nutritional guidelines.
• Menu Planning: Assist the head chef or catering manager in developing varied, appealing menus that cater to diverse student demographics and dietary needs (e.g., allergies, religious restrictions, or vegetarian diets).
• Inventory & Storage: Monitor food supplies, receive deliveries, rotate stock, and report shortages to minimize food waste.
• Sanitation & Safety: Strictly enforce food health and safety regulations, including proper food handling, temperature control, and deep cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Community Engagement: Maintain a positive, professional demeanor while serving students and supporting special school events or functions

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience in high-volume cooking, catering, or institutional food service.
• Certification: Valid food handler's permit/certificate and basic culinary training or a degree in catering/culinary arts.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy objects (like bulk food supplies), and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management to ensure all meals are prepped and served on schedule

Application Closing Date
19th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@smsabuja.sch.ng , jobs@smsabuja.sch.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.