Junior Cook
Junior
Your tasks
- Prepare Nigerian, continental, Caribbean, and international dishes.
- Prepare breakfast, snacks, pastries, desserts, grills, and light meals.
- Maintain consistent food quality, taste, portion sizes, and presentation.
- Contribute to menu development and recipe improvement.
- Plan ingredient requirements and prepare shopping lists within approved budgets.
- Monitor kitchen stock, control food costs, and minimise waste.
- Maintain proper food storage, kitchen cleanliness, and food-safety standards.
- Manage guests' dietary requirements and food allergies.
- Coordinate meal orders and service times with the Apartment Manager and Front Desk Officer.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2–3 years' professional cooking experience in a hotel, restaurant, serviced apartment, or catering establishment.
- Knowledge of Nigerian/African and international cuisine.
- Pastry and baking skills are an advantage.
- Culinary training or food-hygiene certification is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of food costing, portion control, ingredient sourcing, and stock management.
- Strong time-management, organisational, and presentation skills.
- Must be honest, hygienic, creative, and able to work independently.