Cooks (The Signature Lounge by Edeka) Dutse Abuja at Venmac Resources Limited

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Main function:  You will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in thepreparation and delivery of high-quality dishes in a timely and efficient manner. Reports Directly to:    Head Chef  SPECIFIC DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

• As a Cook, you are also expected to comply with the conditions of the food hygiene policies.

• Able to operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves and fryers.

• Able to produce quality product in a timely and efficient manner for the guests.

• Responsible to maintain cleanliness, sanitation at the assigned work area.

• Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.

• Prepare all menu items by strictly following recipes and yield guide.

• Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.

• Prepare, season, and cook a wide variety of meat, vegetable, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items.

• Have general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups & sauces, preparing entrees, vegetable preparation and a la carte cooking.

• Checks supplies and prep lists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely fashion.

• Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.

• Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate levels at all times.

• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods and report any incidents to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.

• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.

• Serve food in proper portions on to correct serving vessels and plates.

• Wash and disinfect the kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives, and other equipment.

• Maintain correct portion size and quality of the food to the hotel’s standards.

• Minimise waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.

• Review the status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving.

• Assists in providing on-the-job training & development of new cooks.

• Assists other Team Members in the kitchen when needed or performs any other tasks assigned by the hotel management

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