About this role
A cook is sought to prepare and cook meals according to the restaurant's menu and quality standards in Lagos. The role involves seasoning, presenting, and serving food on time while upholding kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and food safety. The position requires monitoring ingredients and supplies to minimise waste, proper storage and handling of items, and keeping kitchen equipment and workstations clean. Collaboration with other kitchen staff and adherence to recipes, portion-control guidelines, and management instructions are expected. Candidates should have prior cooking experience in a reputable restaurant, hotel, or lounge, and demonstrate teamwork, reliability, discipline, and the ability to work under pressure with immediate availability.
What you would do
- Prepare and cook meals per menu and quality standards
- Season, present, and serve food on time
- Maintain kitchen hygiene, sanitation and food safety
- Monitor ingredients and supplies to minimise waste
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food items
- Keep kitchen equipment and workstations clean
- Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations
- Follow recipes, portion-control guidelines and management instructions
- Maintain consistent standards across a variety of meals
- Work efficiently during busy service periods
What they are asking for
- Previous cooking experience in a reputable restaurant, hotel or lounge
- Good knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen hygiene
- Ability to prepare a variety of meals to a consistent standard
- Hardworking, organised, disciplined and reliable
- Ability to work under pressure during busy service periods
- Good teamwork and time-management skills
- Willingness to comply with food safety standards and kitchen procedures
- Available for immediate resumption
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