Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate Job Vacancy Application Details | How To Apply

Lakowe Lakes Golf & Country Estate often described as ‘West Africa’s best-kept secret’, is a beautiful, luxury community nestled in a peaceful neighborhood about 35km from the hustle and bustle of Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commis Chef

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• As the Commis chef at the Wine bar, he/she would be working on a variety of stations in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• The Commis Chef is responsible for creating an exceptional culinary experience for the guests through preparation, cooking, and food presentation.
• He or she takes a leadership role during the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide the highest and most efficient level of hospitality service to the hotel guests.
• Works in the designated station as set by Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef.
• Organize the assigned work area and efficiently put away orders.
• Prepare and sells food within recommended time frames to meet Guest expectations.
• Operate kitchen equipment like braising pan, baking ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers.
• Produce quality products in a timely and efficient manner for the guests or staff.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation at the assigned work area.
• Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items by the recipe and to specification.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food.
• Prepare all menu items by strictly following recipes and yield guide.
• Cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist.
• Prepares, seasons, and cooks a wide variety of meats, vegetables, soups, breakfast dishes, and other food items.
• Slices grind and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits, vegetables and also be able to weigh, measure, and mix ingredients in correct proportions.
• Have general knowledge of cooking temperatures, making soups & sauces, preparing entrees, vegetable preparation, and a la carte cooking.
• Set up the station with par stocks of menu items, and prepare the dishes designated for that station.
• Checks supplies and prep lists and ensures all items are prepped in a timely fashion.
• Replenishes service lines as needed and restocks and prepares the workstation for the next shift.
• Ensures that all products are stored properly in the correct location at the appropriate levels at all times.
• Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods and report any incidents to the Sous Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Serve food in proper portions on to correct serving vessels and plates.
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, workstations, tables, tools, knives, and other equipment.
• Maintain correct portion size and quality of the food to the hotel’s standards.
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted food costs.
• Review status of work and follow-up actions required with the Head Cook before leaving.
• Assists in providing on-the-job training & development of new cooks.
• Assists other Team Members in the kitchen when needed or perform any other tasks assigned by the hotel management.

Experience and Education

• Secondary School education or Diploma in Culinary is required
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with inventory systems
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal essential
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with speed and quality.
• Great personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Should be able to communicate, read and write clearly and effectively.

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