Assistant Cook

Assistant Cook

Lily Hospitals Limited is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Assistant Cook to support the kitchen team in preparing meals and maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook/Chef with the preparation of meals according to required standards.
• Wash, peel, cut, chop, and prepare vegetables, meat, fish, and other ingredients.
• Measure and prepare ingredients required for different meals.
• Assist with cooking, frying, boiling, grilling, baking, and other basic food preparation tasks as directed.
• Ensure ingredients are properly stored and handled to maintain freshness and quality.
• Assist with setting up the kitchen before meal preparation and cleaning the kitchen after service.
• Wash and sanitize cooking utensils, dishes, work surfaces, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen at all times.
• Assist with monitoring kitchen supplies and report low stock or shortages to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and hygiene procedures.
• Ensure food is handled, prepared, and stored safely to prevent contamination.
• Support the Cook/Chef during busy service periods.
• Minimize food wastage by handling ingredients appropriately.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the workday.
• Perform other kitchen-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of SSCE/WAEC/NECO or equivalent.
• Previous experience working in a kitchen, restaurant, hotel, hospital, or similar food-service environment is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Good understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portion requirements.
• Must be hardworking, reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Must maintain excellent personal hygiene.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• The ideal candidate should be passionate about food preparation, hardworking, teachable, organized, hygienic, and able to work effectively with other members of the kitchen team.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and school certificate to: recruitment@lilyhospitals.net using the job title e.g "Steward" as the subject of the email.