Job Description

• Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for creating recipes, menus, preparing ingredients, producing meals that taste amazing and garnishes that make the food look attractive.
  • Monitor and supervise the preparation and administration of meals from the kitchen by the kitchen staff.
  • The Chef/Cook will make adjustments to the recipes as needed.
  • Follow the created recipes to ensure consistency as well as lead the kitchen staff, and oversee the activities of the Kitchen & Pastry Assistants
  • Establish menu items and create the recipes
  • Ensure ingredients and final products purchased are fresh
  • Ensure the raw materials and ingredients received are properly stored in functioning refrigerators and clean storage areas
  • Supervise kitchen staff to make sure meals are prepared in a timely manner in preparation for the day’s service
  • Bake, steam and, boil meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, pastries, and other foods as needed per production schedule
  • Oversee the distribution of meals assigned for the days service
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment’s and dishes
  • Maintain excellent food safety and sanitation standards
  • Preparation of food/orders for eventsRequirements:
  • Candidate MUST be able to handle cooking delicious meals in large quantity, daily (500 and above)
  • Candidate MUST be familiar with Food Safety guidelines
  • Candidate MUST be able to work with minimum supervision
  • Fast working knowledge of preparing delicious African dishes and more. Good knowledge of preparing and baking pastries
  • Keen attention to detail. In-depth knowledge in sanitation principles, food preparation and nutrition.
  • Understanding of Inventory Management.
  • Leadership skills Work Hours: Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings (if necessary), Candidate must reside on the Mainland within Ojo, Igando, Iba Town, Egbeda OR close surrounding environs.
• Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@kenricana.com using the position as subject of email.