Hospitality

Cook At Khadasha Innovations Africa

Khadasha Innovations Africa·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
HospitalityFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Oct 10, 2026

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a skilled and reliable Cook to prepare and cook meals in accordance with approved recipes, quality standards and service requirements.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring consistency in food taste, quality and presentation, maintaining proper food handling and hygiene standards and supporting efficient kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook meals according to approved recipes and specifications.
  • Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
  • Prepare ingredients and organise cooking stations before service.
  • Ensure meals are prepared and served within required timelines.
  • Monitor food quality throughout the preparation and cooking process.
  • Properly store and handle food ingredients.
  • Maintain clean and hygienic cooking areas and equipment.
  • Monitor ingredient usage and minimise food waste.
  • Work closely with chefs, kitchen assistants, and service staff.
  • Follow all food safety, hygiene, and kitchen operating procedures.

Performance Expectations

  • Prepare and cook meals consistently according to approved recipes and standards.
  • Maintain consistent taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
  • Ensure food is prepared and served within required timelines.
  • Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.
  • Properly handle, store, and monitor ingredients.
  • Minimise food waste and unnecessary ingredient usage.
  • Keep cooking areas and equipment clean and organised.
  • Coordinate effectively with other kitchen and service staff.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of SSCE / WAEC, OND, or equivalent qualification.
  • Previous experience as a Cook in a hotel, restaurant, catering business, or similar food service environment.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Ability to prepare a variety of Nigerian and/or continental dishes.
  • Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, portion control, and kitchen sanitation.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet service timelines.
  • Culinary training or relevant certification is an added advantage.

Core Skills:

  • Food preparation and cooking.
  • Knowledge of Nigerian and/or continental cuisine.
  • Recipe execution and portion control.
  • Food presentation and plating.
  • Food safety, hygiene, and sanitation.
  • Kitchen equipment operation.
  • Ingredient handling and storage.
  • Stock and portion management.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet service timelines.
  • Teamwork and attention to detail.

Key skills

Secondary School (SSCE)OND
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At a glance

Company

Khadasha Innovations Africa

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

October 10, 2026

Created

September 28, 2026

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