About this role
Chef at Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited
About the Role
- A Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, cooking, and presenting food to the required quality, taste, hygiene, and safety standards of the hotel.
Key Duties
- Prepare and cook meals according to the hotel’s menu and required standards.
- Ensure all food is fresh, properly handled, and of good quality.
- Plan daily food production based on expected guest requirements.
- Maintain consistency in taste, portion size, presentation, and quality.
- Supervise kitchen staff and assign duties appropriately.
- Ensure proper food hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety at all times.
- Check food items and ingredients before preparation and cooking.
- Control food portions and minimise wastage.
- Monitor and maintain proper storage of food items.
- Work with the Storekeeper to ensure adequate kitchen supplies.
- Prepare requisitions for food items and kitchen supplies when necessary.
- Maintain proper temperature control for cooked and stored food.
- Ensure kitchen equipment and work areas are clean and properly maintained.
- Develop or recommend new dishes and improve existing menus where required.
- Monitor food costs and assist management in controlling kitchen expenses.
- Ensure compliance with hotel policies and food safety regulations.
- Handle guest complaints relating to food and take corrective action where necessary.
- Train and guide junior kitchen staff in cooking techniques, hygiene, and safety.
- Conduct regular checks on food quality before service.
- Maintain proper records of kitchen production, wastage, and requisitions.