Summary
We are looking for Cook/Chocolatier Trainee who wants to learn and improve on their culinary skills and is willing to commit to the 11 months training program. The Trainee will work in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment and gain broad experience in various parts of our food enterprise. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Trainee will support the production and execution of hand-crafted chocolates and dining experiences through the planning, organizing and production necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, guest service and satisfaction, food quality and safety.
- Minimum Qualification: Degree
- Experience Level: Senior level
- Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Production of baked goods
- Production of chocolate truffles
- Production of food for dining experiences
- Fulfillment of client orders
- Executing standard operating procedures for kitchen, facilities management and food safety
- Keeping the kitchen clean and organized
- Managing kitchen and dining room inventory
- Receiving of goods
- Support to procurement
- Inputs to seasonal calendar
- Support to kitchen garden
- Qualifications and Specific Skills:
- A POSITIVE attitude and willingness to learn.
- Be able to communicate and understand the predominant languages of Midunu—English and a local language (Twi, Ga, Ewe, etc.). Ability to communicate in French will be an advantage.
- Have passion and practical experience in kitchen preparation and cooking.
- Have basic knowledge of roles, responsibility and duties within the service, food and beverage industry.
- Possess good math and basic computer skills
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and kitchen personnel
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge
- Driven and hard-working
- Ability to take direction and multi-task
- Experience in a professional kitchen environment is a plus.
Benefits:
- Monthly allowance of GHS 800
- Practical experience with culinary techniques
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunity with world renowned chef and company
- Theory and practical training in the following:
- Culinary math
- Nutrition principles
- Food safety and hygiene
- Product identification
- Mise en place
- Knife skills
Location: Tesano, Accra
Work Schedule: 5 days a week, Monday – Friday (8am-5pm), plus occasional weekend and evening events (prior notice
will be provided).
Employment Type: Full Time
