Catering Chef
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Job summary
We are not looking for someone who can simply follow recipes. We want a chef who can think, create, execute, and understand the business behind the food. Our ideal candidate is creative, versatile, teachable, and passionate about building a career in the culinary industry. We value experience and technical ability, but we also value attitude.
Min Qualification:
High School (S.S.C.E)
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - Rotating Schedule
Applicant Location:
Abuja, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and execute high-quality menus for social and corporate catering events.
- Prepare a diverse range of canapés, Small chops, Nigerian dishes, Oriental dishes, and other international dishes, as well as pastries.
- Develop creative and appealing dishes, menus, and food presentations.
- Contribute ideas for new products, recipes, menus, and catering concepts.
- Adapt menus and dishes to suit different clients, events, budgets, and requirements.
- Maintain consistency in taste, quality, portion size, presentation, and overall food standards.
- Prepare food efficiently and accurately within required production timelines.
- Calculate and monitor food costs, recipe costs, yields, and portion sizes.
- Assist with menu pricing and ensure dishes are produced within agreed food-cost targets.
- Monitor ingredient usage and minimize waste without compromising quality.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, labelling, and utilization of ingredients.
- Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety.
- Ensure the kitchen is organized, efficient, and properly maintained.
- Work closely with the team to ensure smooth preparation and execution of events.
- Take responsibility for the quality of food produced and continuously look for ways to improve standards.
- Perform other kitchen and catering duties required for the successful operation of the business.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of experience
- A minimum of SSCE
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