Cook

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Role : Cook

Industry: Hospitality

Location: World Bank, Umugwuma, Owerri, Imo State

Employment Type: Full-time

Remuneration: From ₦50,000

Work Schedule: Day-in, day-off (a day in, a day off)

Accommodation: Available, but is not located within the company premises.

Timeline: 19/10/2026

Job Summary

Our client, a restaurant located in World Bank, Umugwuma, Owerri, Imo State, is seeking an experienced and dedicated cook to prepare quality meals and ensure smooth kitchen operations.

The ideal candidate must have practical cooking experience, knowledge of food hygiene, and the ability to prepare a variety of meals while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare different types of local and other meals according to the restaurant’s menu.
• Ensure meals are properly cooked and served on time.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of food ingredients.
• Monitor kitchen supplies and report shortages to management.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces.
• Ensure consistency in food taste, quality, and presentation.
• Minimize food waste and use ingredients efficiently.
• Follow food safety procedures and restaurant standards.
• Keep the kitchen organized and ready for daily operations.

Requirements

· Previous cooking experience, preferably in a restaurant or similar establishment.

· Ability to prepare a variety of local and other meals.

· Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices.

· Good time management and attention to detail.

· Commitment to food quality and customer satisfaction.

· Must be hardworking, honest, neat, and reliable.

· Ability to work according to the assigned day-on, day-off schedule.

· Willingness to learn new recipes and improve cooking skills.

· Good knowledge of kitchen equipment and safe operating procedures.

The stated salary is the starting amount. May be increased depending on candidate’s skills, qualifications, and relevant work experience.

Pay: From ₦50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How many years of cooking experience do you have, and have you worked in a restaurant before?
• What types of local and other meals can you prepare confidently?
• How do you ensure food quality, proper cooking, and kitchen hygiene?
• Do you reside in or around World Bank, Umugwuma, Owerri, and are you comfortable with a day-on, day-off work schedule?

Work Location: In person