Job Opportunities at H-CUE Catering Services Nigeria Limited

H-CUE Catering Services Nigeria Limited, an indigenous and newly established hospitality company with experienced and qualified management staff, are determined to provide outstanding standards, cost-effective services to clients across a diverse range of industries.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Location: Delta

Job Summary

• To assist Chef/ Cook in undertaking food preparation tasks, preparing ingredients, vegetables, preparing simple dishes, observing correct cooking times and temperatures, using cooking equipment, cleaning and keeping work stations clean and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Properly cleaning and sanitizing all food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
• Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Organizing and correctly storing food supplies.
• Promptly transferring meal ingredients from storage areas to the kitchen as per the Cook’s instructions.
• Stirring and heating soups and sauces as well as preparing hot beverages.
• Assisting with inventory control, removing the garbage, washing garbage cans, and clearing refrigerators, freezers, and storage rooms.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• OND / SSCE qualification
• Minimum 2 years experience in similar role.

Requirements:

• Proven experience assisting in kitchens.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand on your feet for several hours
• The ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Job Title: Laundry Attendant

Location: Delta

Job Summary

• To perform all stages of linen processing including collecting, sorting, washing, drying, ironing, folding, storing and delivering of all linen used in the camp.
• Ensure the proper cleanliness and sanitation of all soiled linens to maintain the highest standards of client satisfaction.

Responsibility

• Must be able to sort laundry by colours, material and fabric.
• Must be able to determine the best solution for stain treatment.
• Must be able to operate and maintain washing machines and driers.
• Must be able to clean the machines after use.
• Must be able to track laundry to ensure right items are returned to original owners.
• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• Proven experience as laundry personnel or similar role
• Good understanding of safety practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of SSCE
• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in this position.
• Must understand basic food hygiene and Safety.
• He must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• He should be able to work under pressure and must be result oriented.

Requirements:

• Must be hardworking, reliable and able to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven work experience as a laundry attendant in a location is needed
• Excellent customer service skills to offer an excellent client experience.
• Must show physical strength and ability to lift laundry materials.
• Hands-on experience in record taking
• Multi-tasking skills.
• Good vision and the ability to notice small stains and imperfections.
• Ability to follow directions from the Camp boss as well as follow washing machine instruction on garments.
• Attentiveness and patience for customers
• Helpful attitude to provide additional laundry services and housekeeping, if required.

Job Title: Waiter

Location: Delta

Job Summary

• A waiter, create a positive experience for clients by providing best client experience and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the dining room
• Promptly and warmly greet clients in the dining room;
• takes food and beverages in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally;
• maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
• Accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences.
• Communicates directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibits exceptional communications skills and demonstrates ability to get along well with others.
• Remains flexible and patient when communicating with clients and staff.
• Promotes a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
• Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensures that the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keeps area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The Waiter is expected to uplift the experience for clients, possess patience, personality and perseverance to thrive in this role.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Waiter in a location
• Hands on experience in record taking
• Attentiveness and patience for customers
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Endurance to walk and stand for long hours
• Flexible work hours
• Ability to remain calm and professional with difficult clients
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Minimum SSCE
• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in this position.
• Must, understand basic food hygiene and Safety.
• He must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. He should be able to work under pressure and must be result oriented.

Job Title: Camp Boss

Location: Delta

Job Summary

• To manage all aspects of Catering, housekeeping, laundry services etc at a location.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for catering and cleaning activities in the camp, ensuring the daily good management of the location.
• Fill and keep record of administrative forms in accordance with the Company rules.
• Supervise training of staff, according to the rules of HSE, Food Hygiene and Safety, HACCP, etc.
• Responsible for requests made to warehouse, stocking and stock checking in addition to cost control reporting according to the rules made by the Company, always ensuring a minimum stock quantity for each item.
• Responsible for cold and dry stores in the location. He is the only person entitled to keep the keys and will be responsible for any eventual shortages.
• The Camp Boss must be clean, tidy and shall follow diligently the disciplinary rules laid out in his contract.
• Monthly Inventory with reported expiry date of all products.
• Ensure P.O.B. is duly signed by the Client or his Representative.
• Records of extra services rendered to Clients, duly signed by the Client, reporting the number of budgeted Projects or refer to object or person, in order to be invoiced.
• Keep a record and recap of the weekly menu agreed with the Client, duly signed by the Client and Camp Boss and sent to the main office, with all documents.
• Fill and report staff Time sheet or attendance register.
• Responsible for the effective cleaning of the kitchen and all its corresponding areas, the dining area and stores, in accordance with the food Hygiene and Safety rules.
• Supervise the preparation of all meals and ensure that menus established are being adhered to.
• Ensure that all food, products and merchandise are in conformity with the Company standards.
• Ensure that all staff, wear PPE, clean uniforms at all times and that the food handling staff wear disposable hand gloves and hats at all times, not only during service.
• Ensure that the housekeeping of the accommodation should be carried out in line with reviewed standards, every day and whenever required.
• Ensure that the laundry schedule is carried out accordingly, instructing the Local staff on how to use the various cleaning products and regularly on a daily basis, draw to their attention the safety procedures during use.

Qualifications

• HND / B.Sc. / B.Ed. / B.Tech
• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in this position.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office package.
• He must be able to supervise cooks and utility staff
• Ensure staff compliance to basic food hygiene and Safety.
• He must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• He should be able to work under pressure and must be result oriented.
• Management Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal relations
• Proactive
• Leadership skills
• Verbal and written communication skills

Job Title: Room Steward

Location: Delta

Job Summary

• Responsible for maintaining the good reputation by providing high-quality service and upholding impeccable room through good housekeeping standards to our clients.
• The role requires individual with good attention to detail, the ability to multi task, and adhering to high standards of customer service established by our policies.

Responsibilities

• Clean and tidy the client’s room by performing all necessary cleaning activities such as dusting, sweeping, trash removal, mopping, and polishing etc.
• Make beds and change bed linens
• Clean bathrooms, change towels, replenish bathroom supplies
• Perform general cleaning of common areas, such as stairs and corridors
• Adhere to procedures according to company standards
• Exercise tact and discretion when dealing with clients and clientТs property
• Report any damages, shortcomings, and disturbances to Camp Boss
• Check and maintain stock levels
• Comply with all rules regarding health and safety of clients and coworkers

Qualifications

• Minimum SSCE
• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role

Requirements:

• Proficient in English
• Work experience as a cleaner, room attendant, or housekeeper, etc. is preferred
• Precision and attention to details
• Polite and professional manner
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work independently and efficiently, while maintaining a high quality of work
• Friendly and respectful when dealing with clients
• Able to prioritize jobs and manage time well
• High level of propriety and concern regarding clientsТ privacy

Job Title: National Cook

Location: Delta

Job Description

• Is responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of national and local dishes prepared in order to satisfy and exceed the expectations of clients. You will be responsible for looking after the areas you work within, making sure they are clean, tidy and well maintained at all times.
• You will have a sound awareness of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene rules and regulations and work in a manner which complies with them at all times.
• You will be responsible for upholding the highest standards in terms of food quality and the effectiveness and efficiency with which you produce food items.
• You will be expected to work in a professional manner, being flexible, dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic and will have sound communication skills to ensure outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Should be able to cook local and national dishes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate clients with allergies or specific diet concerns.
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
• Operates various kitchen appliance such as a blender etc
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• Applicants must be well versed in National dishes with 3 years working experience
• Minimum of SSCE.
• Minimum of 3 year experience in a similar role.
• Diploma from a culinary school is added advantage

Requirements:

• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Equipment knowledge
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Time Management

Job Title: Continental Cook

Location: Delta

Job Summary

• Is responsible for the preparation, cooking and presentation of continental dishes prepared in order to satisfy and exceed the expectations of clients. You will be responsible for looking after the areas you work within, making sure they are clean, tidy and well maintained at all times.
• You will have a sound awareness of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene rules and regulations and work in a manner which complies with them at all times.
• You will be responsible for upholding the highest standards in terms of food quality and the effectiveness and efficiency with which you produce food items.
• You will be expected to work in a professional manner, being flexible, dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic and will have sound communication skills to ensure outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and presenting Continental dishes.
• Assist with stock ordering and monitoring procedure.
• Check freshness of food and report out-of-date items.
• Demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production
• Deliver on all company measures & targets
• Follow all company operational kitchen process and procedures, achieving all required standards
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health & safety at all times
• Demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production
• Deliver on all company measures & targets
• Follow all company operational kitchen process and procedures, achieving all required standards
• Take responsibility for delivering the highest measures of food production and presentation to customers including manning the live cooking stations if required
• Monitor food consumption to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and minimum waste
• Support the Camp boss in the introduction of new seasonal dishes
• Take responsibility for your own personal development
• Cascade knowledge and expert cooking to all kitchen staff
• Suggested innovation and commercially viable ideas to improve food quality
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
• Perform any reasonable duties as required from time to time in order to contribute to the achievement of business aims and objectives.

Requirements:

• Expertise in Continental cooking
• Thrives under pressure in a high volume food environment
• Possess/develop a food & customer focused approach to work
• High standards of personal hygiene
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Detailed and precise working
• High level of enthusiasm and drive to achieve high standards
• Hard working, flexible and prepared for change
• Ambitious and driven by over exceeding customer expectations
• Open for continual development
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• SSCE / OND / HND / NCE /B.Sc. / B.Ed. / B.Tech
• The ideal candidate must have valid certifications which must include BOSIET or OSP.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in this position.
• Certification from a culinary school is an added advantage.
• He must be able to supervise other cooks and Kitchen Assistant.
• Must, understand basic food hygiene and Safety.
• He must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. He should be able to work under pressure and must be result oriented.
• Solid experience in a similar style of cooking
• Excellent knowledge of relevant food and health & safety regulations

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@hcue.services indicating the job position eg: “Kitchen Assistant” as subject of the mail.