Bolton White Hotels & Apartments is a leading firm in the hospitality industry. We are dedicated to ensuring the comfort of our guests. Our luxury accommodation in the heart of Garki and Wuse zone 7 in Abuja offers unparalleled guest services. Bolton White Hotels & Apartments is superbly placed to cater for guest service requirements; ensuring guest stay is both pleasant & unforgettable, we combine the experience of our team which represents a breadth and depth of expertise that is unmatched, and we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to making our place a great place to work and provide the foundation for building successful careers. If you share our passion for delivering unequal hospitality service where details matter, apply today to join our team.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: African Cook
Location: Abuja
Department: Kitchen
Report To: Executive Chef
Job Purpose
- To assist the Cook or Section Chef in preparing meals.
- Looking after the area allocated to him or her
- Food preparation tasks (mincing, garnishes, etc)
- Hot and cold cooking tasks (simple cooking, seasoning, etc)
- Cleaning and tidying the area allocated to him or her
- Preparation of all kinds of local foods.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure that health and safety rules are applied and respected
- To look after his or her own area
- To ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of working areas (floors, equipment, tables, etc)
Requirements/Qualifications
- At least a minimum two years working experience in a similar position
- At least Secondary school education and must be able to communicate in English.
Skills:
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment
- Complete command of culinary basics
- Active listening skills: implementing the advice offered
- Time management: fluctuations in activity levels
- Taking the initiative
- Paying attention to detail and quality: respecting the instructions given
- Team spirit
- Adaptability
Location: Abuja
Department: Kitchen
Report To: Executive Chef
Job Purpose
- To be totally customer focused by consistently delivering excellent customer service with an informed, friendly and effective approach.
- To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of all dishes in your allocated area, ensuring that all guests receive efficient service and high quality dishes.
- To gain experience in all sections of the kitchen and ensure company and legal requirements are maintained at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- To be fully aware of the preparation and service of all dishes on the hotel menus.
- To prepare and present dishes on hotel menus according to customer requirements.
- To ensure mise en place is carried out in your allocated area of work to meet forecasted demand.
- To maintain portion control guidelines in order to ensure the profitability of kitchen is maintained.
- To record temperature checks on food and in storage areas as directed to ensure statutory requirements are met and report any variances are rectified immediately.
- To ensure food materials are stored correctly and rotated to meet company and legal requirements.
- To keep food wastage to a minimum.
- To maintain high standards of working practices in terms of personal appearance and safe and hygienic working practices.
- To assist with the training of and supervise other members of the kitchen brigade.
- To assist with quality control and menu planning where appropriate.
- To practice the correct and safe use and care of all items of equipment.
- To report all damage, hazards and wear and tear occurring within your areas of work.
- To ensure all security and control procedures laid down are strictly adhered to.
- To assist with various cleaning duties as required.
- To be aware of product cost and kitchen gross profit targets.
- To assist with the ordering of food materials as required following company procedures.
- To consistently deliver superior customer service through our Customer Service Programme
- To be fully aware of and strictly observe Food Safety regulations and requirements.
- To attend training when required.
- To be fully aware of and strictly observe Health & Safety and fire procedures.
- To be fully aware of and comply with hotel and company rules and regulations as identified in the team member handbook.
Requirements/Qualifications
- At least a minimum two years working experience in a similar position
- At least Secondary school education and must be able to communicate in English.
Skills:
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment
- Complete command of culinary basics
- Active listening skills: implementing the advice offered
- Time management: fluctuations in activity levels
- Taking the initiative
- Paying attention to detail and quality: respecting the instructions given
- Team spirit
- Adaptability
Location:
AbujaDepartment: Kitchen
Report To: Chinese Chef
Job Overview
- To assist Chinese Chef in overseeing the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes. Enforce strict health and hygiene standards. Takes efforts to control food cost. Anticipate, resolve and escalate problems arise. Train staff.
- To be totally guest focused by consistently delivering excellent guest service with an informed, friendly and effective approach.
- To ensure at all times a high standard of cleanliness and practices is maintained, thereby ensuring all statutory legislation is met.
- Prepare and present high quality dishes within company guidelines
- Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
- Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus
- Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
- Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
- Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
- Report hygiene and hazard issues
- Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
- Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team
- Be environmentally aware
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Must specialized in Chinese cuisine and other oriental cuisine
- advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: Previous kitchen experience in similar role
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate will be added advantage
- Positive attitude
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work on own or in teams
- Require little or no supervision
Requirements
- Must have relevant catering educational or professional qualification
- At least three to four years working experience
- Solid knowledge of current food trends.
- Computer Literate
- Pleasant, clean and calm appearance
- Problem solving ability
Deadline: 13th February, 2018.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters and Resume/CV’s to: jobs@boltonwhitehotel.com using the “Job Title” as the email Subject.
Note: Applicants with experience only.
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