Kitchen Cook

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to prepare and cook meals in accordance with approved recipes, quality standards and service requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistency in food taste, quality and presentation, maintaining proper food handling and hygiene standards and supporting efficient kitchen operations.

Min Qualification: OND Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes and specifications.
• Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Prepare ingredients and organise cooking stations before service.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served within required timelines.
• Monitor food quality throughout the preparation and cooking process.
• Properly store and handle food ingredients.
• Maintain clean and hygienic cooking areas and equipment.
• Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food waste.
• Work closely with chefs, kitchen assistants, and service staff. Follow all food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operating procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, catering business, or similar food service environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Ability to prepare a variety of Nigerian and/or continental dishes.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, portion control, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet service timelines. Culinary training or relevant certification is an added advantage.

Core Skills:

• Food preparation and cooking.
• Knowledge of Nigerian and/or continental cuisine.
• Recipe execution and portion control.
• Food presentation and plating.
• Food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
• Kitchen equipment operation.
• Ingredient handling and storage.
• Stock and portion management.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet service timelines. Teamwork and attention to detail.

Performance Expectations:

• Prepare and cook meals consistently according to approved recipes and standards.
• Maintain consistent taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Ensure food is prepared and served within required timelines.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
• Properly handle, store, and monitor ingredients.
• Minimise food waste and unnecessary ingredient usage.
• Keep cooking areas and equipment clean and organised.
• Coordinate effectively with other kitchen and service staff.