Vacancy: Chef/Cook at KenRicana Group

KenRicana Group is a company with over four subsidiaries in the Food Services industry Our aim is to extend and Excellent Customer Service experience to all our customers and ensure that our food and products are made in compliance with the regulations of the FDA, NAFDAC, and all federal, state, and local food safety laws We also aim to empower the lives of all our employees and surrounding communities through cross training, continuing learning and empowerment programs that drive self & team development, and growth opportunities

Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: First School Leaving Certificate, OND, Secondary School (SSCE), Vocational
Experience: 3 years
Location: Lagos
Salary Range: ₦100,000 – ₦150,000

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 events

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Requirements:

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.