As a cook at a boarding school, you will craft wholesome, large-scale meals for students and staff, ensuring strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and dietary regulations. This position encompasses menu development, bulk ingredient processing, inventory oversight, and upholding impeccable kitchen cleanliness, frequently necessitating early mornings, evenings, or weekend hours.
Oversee and execute a range of essential duties and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and maintain high standards of performance. Implement and monitor processes to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality across all assigned functions. Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend strategic initiatives to drive continuous growth and innovation. Maintain clear communication channels to foster teamwork and accountability within the department. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and best practices to uphold operational integrity. Provide leadership and guidance to team members, supporting their professional development and fostering a positive work environment.
Food Preparation: Develop and prepare nutritious, flavorful, and visually appealing meals tailored for large-scale service to students and faculty.
Dietary Accommodations: Develop and adjust recipes to provide suitable alternatives for students facing allergies, religious dietary constraints, or medical conditions.
Ensure meticulous compliance with stringent health and safety regulations by properly storing food, maintaining precise temperature controls, and thoroughly cleaning all kitchen areas, dining facilities, and equipment.
Assist in receiving food deliveries, overseeing stock levels, and implementing strategies to minimize food waste as part of inventory and stock management responsibilities.
Collaboration entails partnering with the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager to synchronize meal preparation schedules with the school’s daily bell schedule.
Qualified and enthusiastic applicants are encouraged to submit their curriculum vitae to hr@smsabuja.sch.ng and jobs@smsabuja.sch.ng, ensuring the email subject line clearly indicates the position being applied for.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
5 - 10 years
