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Professional Private Chef
About this role
A Private Chef is sought for a private household in Garki, Abuja. The role requires formal culinary training and extensive experience in restaurants or hotels, capable of preparing Nigerian and continental dishes to a high standard. The employer provides recruitment services and focuses on matching candidates with private household needs. The position is full-time and involves planning menus, sourcing ingredients, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and accommodating dietary requirements. The employer notes discretion and professionalism are essential for this role.
What you would do
- Prepare Nigerian and continental dishes for daily meals and special occasions
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organisation and hygiene
- Source fresh ingredients and manage food supplies with shopping lists
- Ensure safe handling, storage and preparation of food
- Plan menus according to household preferences and dietary requirements
- Prepare meals for guests and special events as required
- Monitor inventory and control kitchen expenses to minimise waste
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism and discretion at all times
- Accommodate special dietary requirements and food preferences
- Prepare daily meals in line with household routines and needs
What they are asking for
- Formal culinary training or recognised culinary school
- Minimum 8–12 years of professional cooking experience in reputable restaurants or hotels
- Ability to prepare a wide variety of nutritious and well-presented meals
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian and continental cuisines
- Good knowledge of food hygiene, safety and kitchen sanitation
- Trustworthy, neat, disciplined and detail-oriented
- Ability to plan menus and manage time and organisation
- Experience as a Private or Personal Chef is an advantage
- Ability to manage food supplies and minimise waste
- Excellent communication and discretion skills
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