Company Description

Mega Spoon is a new innovative concept that has been successfully introduced in Lagos to serve all categories of customers by Afruisine Foods Limited. Mega Spoon, an online food ordering and delivery concept focuses on individuals, families and firms in Nigeria. We are a Lagos-based online take-away food ordering marketplace, with a focus on emerging markets. Our aim is to be the leading online food delivery marketplace in emerging markets. At Mega Spoon, our primary motive is to deliver fresh and healthy meals to improve the lives of our customers by providing culinary satisfaction. The company cooks and supplies food to individuals, cooperate organizations, schools, weddings, social events etc. For consumers, Mega Spoon offers the convenience to order food online and a variety of local and international dishes, from which they can choose their favorite meal with ease.

We are in need of talented individuals to join us:

Job Title: Cook

Location: Lagos


Summary of Position

• The position follows established schedules in cooking, sanitation, and related activities to ensure safety and sanitation.
• The position is expected to take inventory of supplies on hand and orders food supplies, ingredients, and other consumables on a scheduled basis as determined by menu and estimated number of diners for effective food management.
• The position is also in charge of preparing palatable meals according to specified menu and schedule with minimum waste and shall also shop for necessary food supplies.


Detailed Listing of Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Clean and sanitize all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in safe and operable condition.
• Ensure utensils and vegetables have to be properly washed so that food borne diseases are avoided.
• Ensure proper cooking methods are also important for ensuring that proteins and vitamins are not lost due to over cooking.
• Inquiries for food allergy to prevent food poisoning.
• Use standard food preparation utensils such as knives, spoons, tongs and whips.
• Operate power driven equipment such as a meat slicer, blender, and juice maker.
• Provides input and suggestions to menus for special functions and revisions to daily lunch and dinner menu.
• Work with the President’s house members to create menus for functions when requested.
• Prepare some food items ahead of time when necessary to maximize the use of time.
• Prepare specialty foods such as pizzas, fish and chips, sandwiches, following specific methods that usually require short preparation time.
• Prepare dough, following recipe.
• Performs physical inventories and keep records.
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.


Requirements

Must be able to communicate in English.
Minimum of OND.
Previous experience in a customer service role.
Exposure to general maintenance and security practices.
Must be flexible in work schedule including weekends, nights and holidays.
Service Orientation - actively looking for ways to help people.
Neat appearance.

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

1.Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements and use of equipment.
2.Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work independently.
3.Proficient knowledge and skills in the provision of adequate security measures within stewards areas of concern (i.e. taking proper custody of items in the guest houses).
4. Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Management.

Job Title: Kitchen Supervisor

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• This role is responsible for the overall operations for the kitchen area.
• This person will, purchase food and stock, and make sure everyone is trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques.


Job Responsibilities

• Will be required to occasionally to interact with customers at the banquet hall, being friendly and courteous will help keep customers coming back.
• Responsible for correct food and kitchen elements being utilized while ensuring food standards, costs, safety, etc.
• Ensuring proper shift maintenance of kitchen staff, resolving conflicts and getting the job done.
• Ensure cleaning schedules are maintained and the kitchen well organized at all times.
• Dealing with daily stock orders and keeping a record of all consumption at the kitchen
• Responsible for communicating standards and cooking methods to staff, kitchen etiquette and safety standards
• Provide input into catering menus and develop new menu items
• Prioritize and delegate tasks in kitchen layout and prep. Techniques to insure speed and quality of menu


Education and Experience
• High School Diploma or GED; experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
Or
• Degree from an accredited Culinary Arts Institution, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes, cover letters and references to: ajisebutu.samuel@afruisine.com before the closing date of this publication. The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.