The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable applicants for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position:    Senior Cook

Contract:        3-year renewable contract

Location:  Ibadan

Closing Date: 5 September 2024

DUTIES: 

• Assist the kitchen team, particularly the short order section, and ensure all preparation operating procedures and dish plating are followed.
• Manage food and product ordering by keeping detailed records, minimize waste, and work with existing systems to improve waste reduction.
• Assists the Sous chef with food preparation and service, addressing and correcting bad practices where needed.
• Ensure the recording and disposal of damaged or out-of-date products accordingly and ensure the safe disposal of all refuse from the kitchen.
• Allocate and support staff throughout the shift to maintain the speed of food preparation and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensure all end-of-day jobs are completed to a high standard, staff is signed off promptly, all back-of-house areas checked are secured and venues are in excellent order for the next day’s job.
• Ensure high standards of health and safety are always maintained.
• Identify problems as they arise, resolve them where possible and appropriate, and report them when necessary.
• Assist with managing business events as and when required to meet the demands and nature of the business.
• Perform continual awareness of the events diary daily and escalate any issues or discrepancies requiring resolution to the Food and Beverage manager.
• Ensure all equipment and cooking utensils are in excellent condition.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

National Diploma in Hospitality and Management, Home economics or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

·         Have a very pleasant personality and strong leadership skills.

·         Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).

·         Be a good team player and should be able to work under pressure.

Excellent skill in local dishes.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.