Cook at Ogeyi Place Hotels Limited

Ogeyi Place Hotels Limited – We are a leading 5-star international luxury hotel strategically located in the city of Port Harcourt and are currently seeking for employment dynamic, result-oriented and self-motivated candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cook

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports To: Head Chef

Brief

• Prepares food for clients.
• Helps devise new methods of cooking and new menu items
• Streamlines work from back of house to front of house.

Responsibilities

• Cleans food preparation areas as determined by law and company policy
• Prepares foods to the specifications of the client
• Prepares food before the arrival of guests
• Operates various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer
• Must have food safety knowledge
• Makes adjustments to food items to accommodate guests with allergies or specific diet concerns
• Manages other employees in the kitchen
• Acts as liaison to front-of-house employees to ensure proper food service temperature
• Seasons food according to recipes or company needs
• Orders ingredients and spices as needed
• Portions, arranges, and garnishes food based on client preference
• Assists other cooks during the food assembly process
• Devises new recipes
• Estimates expected food consumption and organises preparation
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
• Orders new menu items for specials or cheap deals
• Butchers and cooks animal meat based on the restaurant atmosphere
• Meets with customers to ensure a great meal experience
• Prepares any necessary sauces or accompaniments before meal service begins
• Stays open until the last customer leaves
• Offers a creative menu to compete with other local restaurants
• Cleans up after business hours
• Communicates with owner about how to improve meal service
• Alters dishes based on consumer suggestions or requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills and & proficiencies
Cook Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidates should possess an OND / BA qualification
• Basic Computational Skills, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication, Culinary Arts, Kitchen Equipment Knowledge, Butchering, Knowledge of International Cuisines, Creativity, Interpersonal Skills, Culinary Arts Training
• 4 years of experience in the Food and Beverage service is required. Customer service experience preferred, preferably in the hospitality section.

Deadline: 21st May, 2021.

How to apply
interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in Microsoft Word format to: recruitment@ogeyiplace.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.