Job: Chef at Stresert Services Limited

StreSERT Services Limited – We are recruiting on behalf of our client to fill the position below:

Job Location: Ikoyi
Job Summary: To prepare and present food in an appealing and satisfactory manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cook all food; African and Continental.
• Take proper inventory of food items in the assigned section.
• The cook is expected to take total ownership of the kitchen affairs.
• Responsible for approving all prepared food items that leave his or her kitchen.
• Modify and create new menus as needed for the purposes for the restaurant or other outdoor services.
• Prepares on daily basis food requisitions; use creativity to cook delicious and tasty meals.
• Control cost by minimizing spoilage, waste, proper storage and exercising portion control.
• Observes and tastes all food being cooked samples all food before it is served.
• Report any equipment on the section which needs repair or maintenance.
• Checks function sheets and sees to it that all food items for outlets, banquets and special functions are prepared on time and meet quality and quantity standards.  
• Ensures freshness and suitability of products used by the section and that they are stored properly.
• Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
• Select and develop recipes
• Standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen; ensure the kitchen and the industrial cooking equipments are is tidy after every engagement.
• Maintaining of cleanliness in all assigned areas, including refrigerators and freezers.
• Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes and menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients and the likely number of customers.
• Check the quantity and quality of raw material received.
• Order supplies needed to ensure efficient operation in the kitchen.
• Any other duties of related responsibilities.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 – 4 years experience in an industrial catering organization as a cook.
• The desired candidate must be able to take ownership by being in absolute control of all the kitchen affairs.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must maintain an impeccable personal hygiene as well as high work and safety standards.
• An excellent food presentation skill is highly required.
• The candidate needs to be able to work with a variety of people and have coping skills to handle difficult personalities, ranging from co-workers to customers.
• Must have good planning and time management skills.
• The Caterer must have good knowledge of Nigerian and continental meal preparation.

Salary

Monthly Take Home– N85, 000