As a boarding school cook, your responsibilities include preparing wholesome, bulk meals for students and staff while strictly following food safety, hygiene, and dietary standards. This position entails developing menus, handling large-scale ingredient preparation, managing inventory, and ensuring a pristine kitchen environment, often necessitating early morning, evening, or weekend shifts.
Oversee a comprehensive range of critical duties and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational excellence. Execute tasks with precision and accountability, maintaining high standards of performance across all assigned functions. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive productivity, innovation, and sustainable growth. Monitor progress, assess outcomes, and implement strategic adjustments to optimize efficiency and meet established benchmarks. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and operational integrity.
Food Preparation: Responsible for designing and preparing nutritious, high-quality, and visually appealing meals tailored to the diverse needs of large groups comprising students and faculty.
Modify recipes and prepare alternative food options to accommodate students with allergies, religious dietary preferences, or medical conditions.
Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations by meticulously managing food storage, regulating temperatures, and performing thorough cleaning of the kitchen, dining hall, and all equipment.
Inventory and Stock Management: Support the processing of incoming food deliveries, track inventory levels diligently, and implement strategies to minimize food waste.
Collaboration involves partnering with the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to synchronize meal preparation schedules with the school’s daily bell schedule.
Interested and eligible applicants are encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae to hr@smsabuja.sch.ng or jobs@smsabuja.sch.ng, with the job title clearly indicated in the subject line of the email.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
5 - 10 years
