About this role
Chef / Cook
Whitefield Hotels Limited is a hotel that welcomes it’s guest with outstanding services, efficiency, natural warmth and inviting ambience. We will go the extra mile to make your stay a home away from home experience, whether you are here for business, recreation, hideaway or pleasure. The hotels offer unmatched services and facilities.
Chef / Cook
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification
- Experience
- Location Kwara
- Job Field Catering / Confectionery
Job Role Overview
- We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef / Cook to join our culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality meals, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during service.
- Whether you are executing signature dishes or managing daily station prep, your focus will be on quality, speed, food safety, and collaborative teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare, season, and cook menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
- Operate standard commercial kitchen equipment (grills, ovens, fryers, slicers, burners).
- Handle prep work efficiently (cutting vegetables, portioning proteins, preparing sauces, and marinades).
- Manage station workload to ensure dishes are completed accurately and sent out promptly during rush hours.
- Maintain strict food hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in compliance with local health regulations.
- Keep cooking areas, equipment, surfaces, and utensils clean, organized, and disinfected throughout shift.
- Monitor food temperatures and store raw and cooked items correctly to avoid cross-contamination.
- Monitor station stock levels and communicate inventory shortages to the Head Chef / Kitchen Supervisor.
- Label, date, and properly rotate food stock using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) standards.
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