Junior Sous Chef

Ikeja, Lagos
Posted more than 30 days ago
Company:
HRL
Company Description:
HRLeverage Africa, a leading consulting firm focused on empowering businesses through optimized workforce management
Contract Type:
Full Time
Experience Required:
2 years
Education Level:
Technical
Gender:
Any
Number of vacancies:
1

Job Description

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Junior Sous Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume, multi-menu food operations and a strong understanding of HACCP/HALAL standards. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest quality and safety of meal preparation for our inflight catering services.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all items required for meal preparation are readily available
- Monitor and ensure that work is done according to airline specifications and HACCP/HALAL standards
- Oversee the meal preparation process and conduct on-the-job training for subordinates
- Report any equipment malfunction to the maintenance team
- Ensure the use of personal protective clothing among staff
- Ensure compliance with menu plans and chefs' recipes
- Maintain timely and accurate reporting of activities
- Comply with internal guidelines, policies, and strategies
- Adhere to HACCP/HALAL rules and standards
- Develop and implement a job rotation plan
- Plan for succession to ensure continuous workflow

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Customer satisfaction
- Compliance with chefs' recipes and specified menus
- Timely and correct reporting
- Adherence to internal guidelines, policies, and strategies
- Compliance with HACCP/HALAL rules
- Effective job rotation plan implementation
- Successful succession planning

Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a chef in high-volume, multi-menu food operations
- Culinary degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HACCP/HALAL standards
- Excellent knowledge of raw materials yields and best usage practices
- Strong people and process management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Ability to work effectively in hectic environments

What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- A positive and collaborative work environment