Catering Chef

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