Prep Demi Chef De Partie (Prep Production Associate)

• Supervise and enforce meal preparation according to the recipe/menu specifications, and defined by the Production Manager (Head Chef) and Assistant Production Managers (Sous chefs).
• Provide support on prep activities on specific stations as required.
• Collaborate with cleaners to keep the work area at all times in hygienic conditions according to standard hygiene practices.
• Manage and submit effective prep requisition for ingredients needed for daily prep production to the inventory unit.
• Receive deliveries from the inventory unit and verify that all ordered items have been delivered and are of good quality (as required); effective and timely follow-up on pending items as required.
• Actively drive collaboration and collaborative workflow between prep and relevant units; ensure all processes are complied with, and SLAs (service level agreements) are maintained.
• Directly influence cost control around prep activities; understand any channels for high waste and execute initiatives to close gaps, actively track and report on prep productivity metrics.
• Identify gaps in the prep unit and design initiatives to effectively address and close gaps within the shortest possible time.
• Enforce all prep processes and recommend/execute new processes as required to ensure productivity on the prep unit, and ensure the expected quality and quantity of daily prep is maintained.
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain a smooth and friendly work environment.
• Ensure the highest standards and consistent quality in the daily preparation of meal ingredients are strictly monitored.
• Be up-to-date and conversant with meal preparation techniques, in the food industry, and as used in the Eden Food Production Facility. 
• Responsible for prep, human resource planning and management; shift and station assignments, and managing employees effectively through training, workshops, 1:1, and relevant team meetings. 

Requirements:

• Level 1 Food Safety Certificates
• At least 1 year of experience in the food industry as a Commis Chef; Demi Chef De Partie is a plus (must have prep experience) in a professional kitchen; large-scale catering is a plus!
• Basic Google Sheet & Docs proficiency skills
• High attention to detail, and timely escalation to appropriate persons (intentionality)
• Effective organizational & effective management skill
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Basic knowledge of machine/equipment usage and application
• A culinary school diploma or certificate is a major advantage!
• Effective communication: ability to communicate well in spoken and written English
• Team supervision: ability to effectively supervise, and coordinate junior food production team members, and general operations
• Team player qualities; positive, dynamic, creative & dedicated team player
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas, processes, and systems
• Customer-focused in approach
• Result oriented

Remuneration: NGN 185,000 monthly 

Benefits and Perks:

• Flexible access to salary earned
  
• Great colleagues & an amazing work culture
• Opportunities to learn & grow in your career as a Chef, knowledge & experience of large-scale food production!
• Oh, and a chance to 10x the quality of life of Nigerians!