As a cook at a boarding school, you’ll be responsible for preparing wholesome, large-scale meals for both students and staff, ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and dietary standards. This position entails developing menus, handling the preparation of ingredients in bulk quantities, managing inventory, and maintaining an impeccably clean kitchen environment. The role may require working early mornings, evenings, or weekends as part of the schedule.
Oversee a range of critical functions and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and operational standards. Develop, implement, and monitor strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, productivity, and overall performance. Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability while delegating tasks effectively. Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, driving informed decision-making. Maintain compliance with policies, regulations, and industry best practices, mitigating risks and ensuring transparency. Serve as a key liaison between departments, stakeholders, and senior leadership to facilitate seamless communication and alignment. Champion innovation and continuous improvement by evaluating processes, tools, and technologies for enhanced outcomes.
Food Preparation: Develop and prepare nutritious, high-quality meals that are both healthy and visually enticing for large groups consisting of students and faculty.
Dietary Accommodations: Adapt recipes and provide alternative meal selections to meet the needs of students with allergies, religious dietary practices, or medical conditions.
Maintain rigorous compliance with health and safety regulations by ensuring proper food storage, precise temperature control, and consistent sanitation of all kitchens and dining hall areas, as well as equipment.
Inventory & Stock Management: Support the processing of incoming food deliveries, track stock levels meticulously, and implement strategies to minimize food waste.
Collaborate closely with the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to synchronize meal preparation schedules with the school’s daily bell schedule, ensuring seamless integration of culinary operations with academic timelines.
Qualified and motivated applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs via email to hr@smsabuja.sch.ng and jobs@smsabuja.sch.ng, ensuring the position is clearly stated in the email subject line.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
5 - 10 years
