About the Role
Santi Food Co. (operating as Santi Food & Beverage Limited), a dynamic and rapidly growing healthy food and snack manufacturing business based in Abuja, Nigeria, is looking for a talented and passionate Kitchen & Preparatory Chef. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient daily operation of our food preparation line, maintaining top-tier hygiene standards, and contributing to the creation of our wholesome, nutritious products. If you have a passion for culinary arts, food safety, and healthy living, we invite you to grow your career with us in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities- Perform daily kitchen preparatory tasks, including washing, chopping, peeling, and measuring ingredients accurately for healthy food and snack production.
- Ensure all ingredients are handled, stored, and rotated properly to maintain optimal freshness and prevent waste.
- Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently while adhering strictly to company recipes and production guidelines.
- Maintain immaculate cleanliness and sanitation standards across all food prep areas, work surfaces, and utensils in compliance with health regulations.
- Assist the head chef and production team with inventory management, stock monitoring, and quality control checks.
- Support new product testing and scaling up recipes for commercial manufacturing when required.
- Minimum of a secondary school certificate, with professional culinary training or catering certifications being an added advantage.
- Proven working experience as a prep chef, kitchen assistant, or in a similar commercial food production role.
- Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and kitchen sanitation best practices in Nigeria.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, perform physical kitchen tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent time management, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and culinary skills development.
- Friendly, collaborative, and health-focused work environment in the heart of Abuja.
- Daily meals and staff discounts on our delicious healthy snacks.