About the Role
Ibadan Business School (RC: 972642), a premier business education institution licensed by the Nigerian Council for Management Development (NCMD), is seeking a talented and dependable Live-In Chef for a private residence in Ibadan. The ideal candidate will be a culinary professional skilled in preparing a diverse range of Nigerian and intercontinental dishes, ensuring high standards of nutrition, taste, and presentation for family members, guests, and small gatherings.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshments to a high culinary standard.
- Cook a wide variety of local Nigerian and intercontinental meals flawlessly.
- Develop nutritious weekly menus tailored to household dietary needs and preferences.
- Handle grocery shopping and maintain accurate records of kitchen expenses.
- Monitor food supplies, manage inventory, and ensure proper ingredient storage.
- Maintain impeccable hygiene and cleanliness across the kitchen, pantry, and food-storage areas.
- Manage portion sizes responsibly to minimize food waste.
- Accommodate special dietary requirements, restrictions, and food allergies.
- Keep all kitchen equipment and utensils clean and in optimal working condition.
- Proven professional experience as a private chef, hotel chef, or restaurant chef.
- Demonstrable expertise in preparing both Nigerian and intercontinental cuisine.
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, nutrition, and meal planning.
- High level of honesty, discretion, dependability, and respect for privacy.
- Neat appearance with exceptional personal hygiene standards.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
- Willingness to live-in at the provided residence in Ibadan.
- Relevant culinary training or professional certification is a strong advantage.
- Ability to provide verifiable and credible references from previous employers.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Comfortable live-in accommodation provided within the residence.
- Opportunity to work in a stable and reputable institutional environment.
- A supportive household and engaging work setting.