About the Role
Proforce Limited, a leading defense solution provider specializing in armoured vehicles and personal protection, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Chef to join our team in Nigeria. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing food inventory, and delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our employees, management, and distinguished guests.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and cook a wide variety of delicious local and continental meals on schedule.
- Plan diverse daily menus while ensuring top standards of food quality and presentation.
- Manage kitchen ingredients, supplies, and conduct regular food inventory checks.
- Monitor portion sizes and implement strategies to minimize food wastage.
- Ensure proper storage, handling, and rotation of all food items.
- Maintain impeccable cleanliness of the kitchen, utensils, cooking equipment, and workspaces.
- Ensure strict compliance with health, food safety, and hygiene standards.
- Monitor kitchen equipment performance, ensuring safe operation and promptly reporting maintenance faults.
- Coordinate effectively with kitchen assistants and support staff.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven professional experience as a Chef in a corporate, industrial, or hospitality environment.
- Relevant certification or qualification in Catering, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field is a distinct advantage.
- Extensive knowledge and mastery of both Nigerian and continental cuisine.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene protocols, and sanitation practices.
- Proven ability to cook and manage meal preparation for large groups.
- Basic practical knowledge of engineering and safe operation for various kitchen equipment.
- Exceptional organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of discipline, reliability, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a reputable and expanding organization.
- Dynamic, secure, and professional working environment.