JOB TITLE: Cook
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
- Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
- Prepares meals according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and numbers of portions to be served.
- Prepares meals according to the dietary specifications of the patients as instructed by the Nursing Service Manager.
- Makes adjustments to the menu to accommodate patients with allergies or specific diet concerns.
- Portions, arrange and garnish the food to be served to patients or staff.
- Operates various kitchen appliances such as a blender, microwave, electric kettle, or sandwich machine.
- Cleans food preparation areas as determined by kitchen best practices and Hospital policy.
- Responsible for storing food items appropriately and at the right temperature.
- Estimates expected food consumption and plan appropriately for the week.
- Compile and maintain records of food use and food purchases.
- Advice the hospital on meal prices based on calculations of ingredient prices.
- Monitor menus and spending in order to ensure that meals are prepared economically.
- Makes requisition of food supplies, kitchen equipment, and appliances based on estimates of future needs.
- Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Responsible for washing pots, pans, dishes, utensils and other cooking equipment.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
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- SSCE / Diploma from a Culinary School will be an added advantage.
- 2 – 5 years relevant work experience.
- Proven knowledge as a cook.
- Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
- Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to communicate in the English language.
- Ability to read and write in the English language.
- Knowledge in handling kitchen equipment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Basic computational skills.
Special Conditions:
- Employment is contingent on passing a medical screening conducted by the hospital
- The employee will be subject to various testing including but not limited to drug and medical testing throughout the tenure of their employment
- Knowledge of workflow processes.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Code (NL00004) as the subject of the email.
Deadline: November 5, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | cook |