Male Chef

Lightread Consulting is a professional Human Resources (HR) and recruitment agency based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm primarily helps Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) optimize their workforce by handling end-to-end personnel management. They specialize in candidate screening to ensure businesses hire pre-vetted, reliable workers. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Male Chef

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and skilled Chef to prepare high-quality Nigerian and intercontinental dishes, pastries, and specialised dietary meals for a private household.
• The ideal candidate must maintain excellent food quality, hygiene, and presentation while meeting the household's dietary needs and working a demanding schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Nigerian and intercontinental dishes, pastries, snacks, and desserts.
• Plan menus and prepare healthy meals based on dietary requirements.
• Manage grocery shopping, kitchen supplies, and food inventory.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and presentation.
• Minimise food waste and ensure proper storage of ingredients.
• Accommodate special meal requests and prepare food for guests and events.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and handle household-related responsibilities professionally.
• Respect the employer's privacy and maintain confidentiality.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a private household, restaurant, or hospitality establishment.
• Strong skills in Nigerian and intercontinental cuisines, pastry-making, and baking.
• Experience preparing specialised dietary and healthy meals.
• Knowledge of food safety, kitchen hygiene, and inventory management.
• Excellent organisation, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and maintain consistent food quality.
• Willingness to work in a live-in arrangement in Lekki Phase 1.
• Relevant culinary training or certification is an added advantage.

Work Schedule:

• Daily, 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM, with possible additional hours depending on household needs and engagements. Candidates should be prepared to discuss rest periods and days off.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• The ideal candidate is disciplined, trustworthy, creative, hygienic, and passionate about cooking.
• They must be reliable, discreet, adaptable, and capable of managing kitchen responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Remuneration

• Salary: N200,000 per month.
• Benefits: Accommodation and HMO.