National / Continental Cooks and Bakers / Pastry Chef at Whassan Nigeria Limited

Whassan Nigeria Limited is a fully owned Nigerian company with over 40 years of experience in industrial catering services, facility maintenance, and manpower supply services on offshore, onshore, and remote sites.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National / Continental Cook and Baker / Pastry Chef

Location: Port Harcourt - Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently seeking for skilled cooks and bakers with expertise in both national, continental dishes and different types of pastries to join our team in Port Harcourt and showcase their culinary talents, with a competitive salary of 11,500 daily rate. Apply now and bring your passion for cooking to the table.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation/Baking: Accurately measuring and assembling ingredients, chopping, cutting, and marinating as per recipes.
• Cooking/Baking: Executing cooking techniques, such as grilling, baking, frying, and boiling, to produce high-quality dishes.
• Recipe Adherence: Following recipes precisely to maintain consistency in flavor, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Food Safety: Adhering to sanitation and safety standards, including proper storage, handling, and temperature control to prevent foodborne illnesses.
• Menu Planning: Collaborating with the Campboss to plan and develop menus that meet customer preferences and dietary requirements.
• Inventory Management: Making requisition, Monitoring and replenishing ingredient supplies, minimizing waste, and ensuring freshness.
• Quality Control: Inspecting food items for quality, taste, and appearance before serving to maintain high standards.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintaining an organized and clean workspace, including proper storage of utensils, equipment, and ingredients.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing cooking times to ensure timely delivery of orders and a smooth kitchen operation.
• Team Collaboration: Coordinating with kitchen staff, such as sous chefs and assistants, to streamline tasks and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Adaptability: Adapting to changes in menu, kitchen processes, and accommodating special dietary requests.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with colleague to facilitate a seamless flow of orders and information.
• Customer Interaction: Interacting with customers to understand preferences, handle special requests, and receive feedback.
• Problem Solving: Quickly addressing and resolving issues that may arise during food preparation or service.
• Continuous Improvement: Keeping abreast of culinary trends, experimenting with new recipes, and refining cooking techniques to enhance skills.

Qualifications

• WAEC qualification
• Food Safety Training
• Formal cooks training or equivalent experience in Baking
• At least 5-7 years of experience offshore in an industrial catering industry.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations
• Valid Offshore Survival (T-BOSIET), OSP.
• STCW basic safety training.
• Food Handler’s and Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Seafarer’s Medical or Approved Offshore Medical
• Be a certified chef. (National or Continental dishes)
• Be able to work independently and under pressure.
• Be proficient in all aspects of food hygiene and stock rotation.

Salary
N180,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and Cover letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.