Executive Chef

Responsibilities:

• Check the freshness of food and ingredients
• Supervise and coordinate activities of other food preparation workers
• Develop recipes and determine how to present the food
• Ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
• Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies
• Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety and hygiene standards
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and pricing
• Able to use various ingredients to create appealing meals for the household
• Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
• Making use of our computerized system to check and prepare orders
• Handling multiple food orders at one time

Requirements

• 7-years minimum experience as a Chef
• Professional Chef Diploma from a reputable culinary school
• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Continental: Sweet potato puree, Grilled Chicken, Lasagne, Egg Fried Rice, Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Pops, Pork Chops, Lamb Chops, Chicken Fettuccine, Chicken and Sweetcorn soup, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherd’s Pie
• Nigerian: Efo Riro, Ofada, Jollof, Fried Rice, Stew, Multiple Nigerian soups, Beans
• Must be able to make dishes excellently
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Time-management skills - must efficiently manage time and ensure that meals are prepared and served on time
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.
• Years spent working in restaurants, and residential and corporate guest houses will be an added advantage