Job Responsibilities:
- Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods.
- Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables to prepare them for consumption.
- Estimate expected food consumption; then requisition or purchase supplies, or procure food from storage.
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils.
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.
- Coordinate and supervise work of kitchen staff.
- Consult with supervisory staff to plan menus, taking into consideration factors such as costs and special event needs
- Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
- Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as cook
- High school diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
- Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
Qualified candidates should send their CV’s to jobs@leadhire.com.ng with “Cook” as the subject of the mail.