Hotel Cook at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited

Established in 2009, Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is a hospitality consultancy firm specializing in providing expert services to small and medium-sized hotels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hotel Cook

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, cutting, measuring, and portioning.
• Cook meals according to approved recipes and menu specifications.
• Ensure meals are prepared within the required time.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and à la carte meals.
• Assist in preparing buffet meals, banquets, and special event menus.
• Support the Executive Chef or Head Chef in menu execution.
• Prepare special dietary meals as required.
• Ensure all food meets the hotel's quality standards.
• Taste and inspect food before serving.
• Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Prevent overcooking, undercooking, and food wastage.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, workstations, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow food hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Dispose of waste properly.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Store food items according to food safety requirements.
• Label and date food products appropriately.
• Monitor expiry dates and rotate stock using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method.
• Prevent food contamination and spoilage.
• Monitor stock levels of ingredients and kitchen supplies.
• Report shortages to the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Assist in stock-taking and inventory control.
• Minimize food waste through proper portion control.

Minimum Qualifications

• National Diploma (ND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or a certificate in Catering and Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Food Production or a related field
• A professional culinary certificate from a recognized catering or hospitality institution is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 2–3 years of experience as a Cook in a reputable hotel, restaurant, or catering establishment.
• Experience preparing a variety of local and continental dishes.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations and food safety standards.

 Salary
N150,000 per month. 

Application Closing Date
28th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: efezisouthsea2000@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.