School Head Chef at Jewels Leading Lights Academy

Jewels Leading Lights is a christian school based in Abuja, Nigeria with two campuses at Gwarimpa and Life Camp. We offer educational services with biblical integration and student spiritual formation and discipleship.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Head Chef

Location: Life Camp, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The School Head Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and supervising the preparation of healthy and nutritious meals for students and staff. 
• This role requires strong culinary skills, leadership abilities, and adherence to food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities
Menu Planning and Preparation:

• Develop balanced, nutritious, and appealing menus that cater to the dietary needs of students and staff.
• Ensure meals comply with health standards, allergy restrictions, and cultural preferences.
• Supervise the preparation and presentation of all meals to maintain quality and taste.

Kitchen Management:

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Manage kitchen staff, assigning duties and ensuring proper training.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards in all food preparation areas.

Food Safety and Hygiene:

• Ensure all meals are prepared and served following food safety guidelines.
• Maintain records of food temperatures, storage procedures, and hygiene checks.
• Conduct regular inspections to guarantee compliance with health and safety regulations.

Inventory and Budget Management:

• Order and manage inventory for food supplies, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Monitor food waste and implement strategies to reduce waste and control costs.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Train and mentor kitchen staff to improve skills and maintain performance standards.
• Conduct staff meetings to address kitchen operations and concerns.

Event Catering:

• Plan and prepare meals for special school events, parent meetings, or other school functions as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred.
• Proven experience in a leadership role in a commercial kitchen, ideally within an educational or institutional setting.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements, and food allergies.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible working hours may be required, especially during school events.
• Must adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards at all times.

Application Closing
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to: recruit.jlli@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.