Cook

Responsibilities:

Prepare Nigerian dishes, including rice, soups, stews, sauces, and proteins, to Awameal’s standards. Maintain consistent taste, seasoning, texture, quality, and portion sizes during bulk production. Follow approved recipes, measurements, SOPs, and food safety standards. Manage cooking processes efficiently to meet daily production targets and deadlines Safely prepare and handle meat, chicken, turkey, fish, and other proteins. Minimise food wastage while maintaining food quality and production standards. Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic workstation Work closely with the Head of Kitchen and production team to ensure smooth operations. Promptly report issues relating to ingredients, equipment, or food quality.

Requirements:

Minimum of SSCE/High School Certificate. Minimum of 2 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in a restaurant, food production company, catering business, or commercial kitchen. Excellent knowledge of Nigerian cuisine and cooking techniques. Proven ability to prepare Nigerian rice dishes, soups, stews, sauces, and proteins on a commercial scale. Good understanding of seasoning, measurements, portion control, cooking times, and consistency. Experience preparing large quantities of food while maintaining consistent taste and quality. Good knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling, and kitchen sanitation. Ability to follow recipes, SOPs, production instructions, and standard measurements. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines. Understanding of food cost, portion control, and waste reduction. Strong attention to taste, quality, cleanliness, and presentation. Physically fit and able to stand for prolonged periods and perform kitchen duties. Punctual, reliable, honest, and accountable. Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, overnight shifts, and assigned shifts when required. Must be based in Owerri or willing to work in Owerri.

Location: Owerri, Imo State

Remuneration: NGN 130,000 Monthly