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Job summary
A Hotel Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality meals for hotel guests and staff while maintaining excellent food quality, hygiene, and safety standards. The cook ensures that meals are prepared according to the hotel's menu, recipes, and customer preferences while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen
Min Qualification:
High School (S.S.C.E)
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
Rotating Schedule
Applicant Location:
Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook meals according to the hotel's menu and recipes.
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special meals for guests.
- Ensure food is properly cooked, presented, and served on time.
- Prepare ingredients such as vegetables, meat, fish, and poultry.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, and presentation.
- Ensure the kitchen and cooking equipment are clean and properly maintained.
- Follow food hygiene, sanitation, and safety regulations.
- Store food items properly to prevent spoilage and contamination.
- Monitor food stock and report shortages to the Head Chef.
- Minimize food wastage and use ingredients responsibly.
- Follow instructions from the Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
- Assist in planning daily menus and preparing special dishes.
- Work effectively with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure guests' dietary requirements and special food requests are considered.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation at all times.
Requirements:
- Minimum of SSCE or equivalent qualification.
- A certificate or diploma in catering, cookery, or hospitality management is an advantage.
- Previous experience working as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, or catering establishment.
- Good knowledge of local and continental dishes.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Required Skills:
- Excellent cooking and food preparation skills.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian and international cuisine.
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Creativity in food preparation and presentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good hygiene and cleanliness habits.
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