National Cook at Mega Catering Limited – Nationwide

National Cook at Mega Catering Limited – Nationwide, Interested and qualified candidates should see the job detail and apply.

Mega Catering Limited

Job Title: National Cook

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Preparation, cooking and presenting Local and National Dishes
• Assist with stock ordering and monitoring procedures
• Maintain high standards of working practices in terms of personal appearance and safe and hygienic working practices.
• Participate fully in all meetings, training and forums
• Take responsibility for your own personal development
• Demonstrate excellent food preparation practices, portion control and end to end food production
• Supporting the Head Chef to 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 Head Chef in the introduction of new seasonal dishes
• Cascade your 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
• Maintain portion control guidelines in order to ensure the profitability of kitchen is maintained.
• Record temperature checks on food and in storage areas as directed to ensure statutory requirements are met and report any variances are rectified immediately.
• Ensure food materials are stored correctly and rotated to meet company and legal requirements.
• Practice the correct and safe use and care of all items of equipment.
• Report all damage, hazards and wear and tear occurring within your areas of work.
• Assist with various cleaning duties as required.
• Assist with the ordering of food materials as required following company procedures.
• To consistently deliver superior customer service through our Customer Service Programme
• To be fully aware of and strictly observe Food Safety regulations and requirements.
• To be fully aware of and strictly observe Health & Safety and fire procedures.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have a minimum three years working experience in a similar position
• At least SSCE/OND/HND/B.Sc or degree/diploma in professional cookery and culinary arts or any other related fields.
• Valid Offshore Survival (T-BOSIET)
• STCW basic safety training
• Food Handler’s and Food Hygiene Certificate
• Seafarer’s Medical or Approved Offshore Medical
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
• Seaman Book
• ISPS (Ship Security training and Designation Duty Cert)
• Ship Cook Cert for Cooks and Cook Assistant
• International Passport

Knowledge, Skills:

• Expertise in Local and National Dishes
• Thrives under pressure in a high volume food environment
• Possess/develop a food & customer focused approach to work
• High standards of personal hygiene
• 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
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Complete command of culinary basics
• Active listening skills: implementing the advice offered
• Time management: fluctuations in activity levels
• Paying attention to detail and quality: respecting the instructions given
• Team spirit
• Adaptability.

Application Closing Date
8th December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and and relevant certificates to: [email protected] using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

Note: Applications should be submitted on or before 4pm on 8th of December, 2020.