Hotel Chef/ Cook Recruitment at Watercress Hotel International Limited

Watercress Hotel International Limited is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Hotel Chef/ Cook
Job Location
: Lagos

Job Description


  • We are looking for a Chef to join our team and prepare delicious meals for our customers.
  • Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes.
  • You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner.
  • Also, you should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you.
  • Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

Responsibilities

  • Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
  • Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
  • Cook food in a timely manner
  • Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
  • Inform wait staff about daily specials
  • Ensure appealing plate presentation
  • Supervise Cooks and assist as needed
  • Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
  • Monitor food stock and place orders
  • Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
  • Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Requirements

  • Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
  • Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
  • Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
  • Leadership skills
  • Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
  • Excellent time management abilities
  • Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
  • Familiarity with sanitation regulations
  • Culinary school diploma preferred.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ivanahrportal@gmail.com Using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.