Menu planning: Developing recipes and menus that complement other dishes
Ordering ingredients: Ensuring fresh produce is delivered
Measuring and mixing: Selecting and following recipes to measure, weigh, and mix ingredients
Cooking: Chopping, slicing, seasoning, baking, frying, grilling, and boiling food
Adjusting recipes: Meeting special dietary requirements
Presentation: Garnishing dishes to make them attractive and appealing
Cleaning: Washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out the trash
Food storage: Ensuring food and other items are stored properly
Sanitation: Maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment
Training: Training kitchen staff or apprentices
Communication: Liaising with wait staff and management
WAEC AND ABOVE
1 year and above
Must be able to multitask and prepare all local dishes
Feeding and Accommodation available
Food preparation: Cooks prepare ingredients for cooking, such as cutting, peeling, weighing, measuring, and mixing. They also cook food using a variety of techniques, such as grilling, frying, boiling, and steaming.
Kitchen organization: Cooks maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including preparing workstations and cleaning utensils and food storage areas.
Health and safety: Cooks follow health and safety regulations, such as knowing how to clean their workspace. They also use fresh ingredients to ensure the health and safety of customers.
Timeliness: Cooks prepare and cook food in a timely manner.
Presentation: Cooks arrange food and dress dishes to ensure appealing presentation.
Menu planning: Cooks may plan menus and collaborate with marketing teams.
Recipe creation: Cooks may create new recipes.