Arewa Trade and Investment Promotion Council – A public partnership initiative aimed at creating the highest visibility for the economic potentials of the 19 states of northern Nigeria. The council is mandated to promote trade and investment, stimulate the economy, serve as an interface between international investors and businesses and the local entrepreneurs of northern Nigeria. Runs several research and analytic report is n the state of trade and investment in northern Nigeria.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client to fill the position below:

Job Title: Continental Chef (European, Asian, Arabian and African Cuisines)

Location: Kwara

Description 

• You will have the required level of skills and knowledge for preparing, cooking and finishing complex made to order Arabian/Asian/European and Continental dishes using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
• You will be required to prepare complex marinades, concentrated stock, herb & spice blends, and ingredient fusions as formulated by our Culinary Designer and / or Head Chef.

Key Behaviours

• Expertise in Continental cooking
• Thrives under pressure in a high volume food environment
• Possess/develop a food & customer focused approach to work
• High standards of personal hygiene
• Detailed and precise working
• High level of enthusiasm and drive to achieve high standards
• Hard working, flexible and prepared for change
• Ambitious and driven by over exceeding customer expectations
• Open for continual development
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• You will also be involved in planning of seasonal dishes and specials in addition to our established menus.
• You will work in conjunction with senior Chefs and Culinary Designer.
• You will also be training supervising junior chefs, further duties will include monitoring and management of food waste, dealing with suppliers, rotation quality checks, implementing and ensuring compliance of hygiene and health & safety guidelines.
• You will also regulate and monitor food temperatures, and assist in cost analysis and review, and preparing reports and schedules, performing key duties as assigned.
• You will cascade your knowledge and expert cooking to all kitchen staff

Requirements

• Candidate should have a relevant training like Diploma / Degree with min 3 years
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Good administration skills and proven ability to maintain food & wage costs.
• Have a positive and energetic attitude.
• Have an infectious passion for cooking and delivering a memorable dining experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.