As a boarding school cook, your responsibilities include the preparation of nutritious bulk meals for both students and staff, ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and dietary standards. Key duties encompass menu planning, large-scale ingredient preparation, inventory management, and maintaining a meticulously clean kitchen environment. This role may entail working early mornings, evenings, or weekends to accommodate operational needs.
Oversee and execute a range of critical responsibilities essential to the role’s success, ensuring seamless operations and adherence to organizational standards. Develop, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives to drive efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement across key business functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align goals, resolve challenges, and foster a culture of accountability and innovation. Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing clear communication, timely updates, and expert guidance to support informed decision-making. Analyze performance metrics and data to assess progress, identify trends, and recommend actionable strategies for enhanced outcomes. Maintain compliance with policies, regulations, and best practices while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.
Food Preparation: Develop and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that appeal to diverse palates while catering to large groups of students and faculty.
Dietary Accommodations: Develop and implement modified recipes, ensuring the preparation of suitable alternatives tailored to students’ unique dietary needs, including allergies, religious observances, and medical conditions.
Ensure rigorous compliance with all health and safety protocols by meticulously managing food storage, regulating temperatures, and maintaining immaculate cleanliness throughout the kitchen, dining hall, and all equipment.
Inventory & Stock Management: Support the processing of incoming food deliveries, track inventory levels diligently, and implement strategies to minimize food waste.
Collaborate with the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to synchronize meal preparation with the school’s daily bell schedule.
Qualified and enthusiastic applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs via email to hr@smsabuja.sch.ng or jobs@smsabuja.sch.ng, with the job title clearly indicated in the subject line.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
5 - 10 years
