Sous Chefs at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cow pea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize.

IITA seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institutes Headquarters, Ibadan:

Job Title: Sous Chef

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-008
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Job Description
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in panel beating and repair of damaged body panel on vehicles and equipment’s;
• Assist in removal/replacement of windscreen and windows;
• Assist in repairing and replacing of door, windows, regulator door locks, bonnet booth locks etc.;
• Assist in body filling, dressing and welding works;
• Assist in keeping and rendering records of workshops jobs;
• Assist in cleaning and maintenance of workshop/equipment’s;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Work with the head chef to produce diversified menus in accordance with the restaurant policies and vision;
• Come up with new dishes which appeal to the clients whenever required;
• Establish the working schedule and organize the work in the kitchen;
• Produce high quality dishes that follows up with the established menu and level up to locations standard as well as clients requirement;
• Discover talented cook and train them in order to reach high standards of the outlet;
• Train other kitchen staff in order to provide best results in minimum with available resources;
• Maintain order and discipline in the kitchen during working hours;
• Create good menu for clients interested in contracting the food for different events (wedding, banquets, corporate functions, birthday parties etc.) from the kitchen;
• Make sure the hygienic and food safety standards are met in all stages of food preparation starting with the ingredients and ending with the finished dish which leaves the kitchen;
• Ensure quality and correct presentation of food; Control food cost within approved kitchen percentage;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• BSc./HND in Catering and Hotel Management
• With at least Three (3) years relevant experience

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Be highly customer oriented and be computer literate.
• Be ready to work longer hours and during holidays.

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

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested applicant should forward their applications including a covering letter which should address how the candidates background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicants direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).

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