Male / Female Cook

Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited was established in 2009, Efezi Southsea Nigeria Limited is a hospitality consultancy firm specializing in providing expert services to small and medium-sized hotels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Male / Female Cook

Location: Bonny Island, Rivers

Job Description

• The Cook must demonstrate good culinary skills, discipline, cleanliness, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel kitchen.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation and Cooking:

• Prepare and cook Nigerian, continental and other approved dishes.
• Wash, peel, cut, season and prepare food ingredients.
• Follow approved recipes and cooking instructions.
• Ensure meals are properly cooked and served at the right temperature.
• Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and special food orders.
• Ensure food is served on time.
• Maintain consistency in taste, quality and portion sizes.

Kitchen Hygiene and Sanitation:

• Keep the kitchen, cooking areas and workstations clean.
• Wash and sanitise cooking utensils and equipment after use.
• Maintain personal hygiene at all times.
• Wear appropriate kitchen uniforms, aprons, hair coverings and safety footwear.
• Prevent contamination between raw and cooked food.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food items.
• Follow approved food safety procedures.

Food Storage and Preservation:

• Ensure food ingredients are properly stored.
• Monitor refrigerator and freezer conditions.
• Check food expiry dates before use.
• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) when using food ingredients.
• Ensure raw and cooked foods are stored separately.
• Report spoiled, damaged or expired food items to the Chef.
• Avoid unnecessary food wastage.

Portion Control and Food Cost Management:

• Follow approved food portion sizes.
• Use ingredients according to the Chef's instructions and recipes.
• Avoid excessive use of food ingredients.
• Minimise wastage during food preparation.
• Ensure proper handling of leftovers according to food safety standards.
• Report unusual consumption or food losses.

Kitchen Equipment Management:

• Ensure cooking equipment is properly used.
• Clean cookers, ovens, grills, refrigerators and other kitchen equipment.
• Report faulty equipment to the Chef or Maintenance Officer.
• Avoid misuse or damage to kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is properly switched off or secured after use.

Teamwork and Kitchen Coordination:

• Work closely with the Chef and other kitchen personnel.
• Follow instructions from the Head Chef.
• Assist other cooks during busy periods.
• Maintain good working relationships with kitchen and restaurant staff.
• Cooperate with the stewarding team to maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Report challenges affecting food preparation promptly.

Food Quality and Presentation:

• Ensure meals meet the hotel's approved quality standards.
• Follow instructions on food garnishing and presentation.
• Check the taste, appearance and quality of meals before service.
• Ensure meals are presented attractively.
• Report poor-quality ingredients or food preparation challenges.

Stock and Ingredient Accountability:

• Use only approved ingredients and kitchen supplies.

• Inform the Chef when ingredients are running low.

• Assist with receiving and checking kitchen supplies.

• Report shortages, damaged goods and unusual stock variations.

• Avoid removing hotel food items or supplies without authorisation.

• Reporting and Accountability

The Cook is expected to:

• Report daily kitchen activities to the Chef.
• Report shortages of ingredients.
• Report food spoilage and wastage.
• Report faulty kitchen equipment.
• Report any food safety or hygiene concerns.
• Provide proper handover to the next shift.

Salary

N100,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

9th November, 2026.