Chef

Responsibilities:

Plan and prepare daily meals according to the CEO’s preferences, schedule and dietary requirements.

Prepare authentic Igbo traditional dishes, soups, stews and local delicacies to a high standard.

Prepare a wide variety of Nigerian meals.

Prepare Continental dishes and other international meal options as required.

Prepare basic pastries, baked items, snacks and desserts.

Prepare balanced, diabetes-conscious meals with attention to ingredients, sugar and carbohydrate content and portion sizes.

Develop varied meal plans and suggest healthy alternatives where appropriate.

Purchase groceries or prepare accurate lists of ingredients and kitchen supplies required.

Ensure proper storage, handling and preservation of food items.

Maintain excellent food hygiene and food-safety standards.

Keep the kitchen, refrigerator, cooking equipment, utensils, countertops and food preparation areas exceptionally clean, organised and sparkling at all times.

Thoroughly clean and reset the kitchen after every cooking session.

Monitor food supplies and communicate replenishment needs promptly.

Minimise food waste and manage ingredients responsibly.

Prepare meals for guests or small private engagements when required.

Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion concerning the CEO, household and all information encountered while performing the role.

Requirements:

Have proven experience as a Personal Chef, Private Chef, Executive Chef or in a similar professional cooking role. Have excellent practical knowledge of Igbo and Nigerian cuisine. Be competent in Continental cuisine. Have basic to intermediate pastry and baking skills. Understand healthy and diabetes-conscious cooking. Have excellent food hygiene and kitchen sanitation practices. Be exceptionally neat, clean and organised. Be punctual and dependable, with excellent time-management skills. Be respectful, discreet and professional. Be calm, patient and emotionally mature. Be able to receive instructions, corrections and feedback professionally. Be able to work effectively under pressure while maintaining composure and professionalism. Be flexible enough to accommodate reasonable changes in meal preferences and schedules. Maintain excellent personal hygiene and professional grooming.

Remuneration: NGN 250,000 Monthly