We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and creative Cook to prepare delicious, nutritious, and well-presented meals. The ideal candidate will cook a variety of local (Nigerian) and continental dishes, follow recipes and menu plans, and maintain high standards of food safety and kitchen hygiene.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Preparation & Cooking
Prepare and cook a variety of local dishes (e.g., jollof rice, tuwo, pounded yam, soup, stew, suya, etc.) and continental dishes (e.g., pasta, grilled chicken, fried rice, soups, stews)
Chop, measure, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and menu requirements
Plan menus with the employer/manager and ensure quality of meals
Cook meals at the right time for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events
Ensure food is properly seasoned, cooked, and presented
Kitchen Operations & Hygiene
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen at all times
Wash, sanitize, and store kitchen utensils, equipment, and work surfaces
Follow food safety and hygiene standards for storage, preparation, and cooking
Properly store food in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage areas
Inventory & Stock Management
Monitor and maintain an inventory of food supplies and equipment
Order supplies from vendors and manage stock levels
Minimize food wastage and control costs
Other Duties
Assist with light kitchen cleanup after meals
Prepare special meals for guests, events, or dietary needs as requested
Report equipment issues or shortages to the supervisor
Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Education & Experience
Minimum SSCE
Proven experience as a Cook in a home, hotel, restaurant, or catering setting
Experience cooking Nigerian/local and continental dishes is essential
Skills & Abilities
Strong practical cooking skills with knowledge of:
Local Nigerian cuisine
Continental/international dishes
Cooking methods (boiling, frying, grilling, baking, steaming)
Ability to:
Follow recipes and adjust flavors as needed
Plan menus and manage meal schedules
Work efficiently under pressure and within time limits
Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene
Work well independently and as part of a team
Communicate clearly and respectfully with employer/staff
Personal Qualities
Honest, trustworthy, and reliable
Hardworking, energetic, and physically fit
Clean, neat, and professional in appearance
Respectful of privacy and confidentiality (especially for household cooks)