CATERING AND DINING STAFF : PASTRY CHEF, LINE COOK, KITCHEN ASSISTANT, FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF – SERVER, RUNNER, JANITOR
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and hard-working individuals with a desire to work in an environment that strives for excellence in all it does.
We are seeking skilled and experienced Catering & Dining staff who will support the delivery of high-quality food production and service across the school. The roles involve working within the catering and dining operation to ensure efficient daily service delivery, maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and organisation, and supporting the smooth running of catering services for students, staff and visitors.
Job Descriptions – Catering & Dining Staff
Positions: Catering & Dining Staff – Pastry Chef, Line Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, Front of House – Servers, Runners and Janitors
Position Types: Full-Time (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
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Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.
1. Job Description – Pastry Chef
Position: Pastry Chef – 4 Individuals
Reporting to: Executive Chef
Department: Catering
Position Type: Full-Time (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
Role Overview: The Pastry Chef is responsible for the preparation and production of bakery and pastry items across the school catering service, ensuring high-quality presentation, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards.
Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.
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Minimum of 4 years’ relevant operational or hospitality experience.
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Relevant pastry or hospitality experience.
- Knowledge of bakery and pastry production techniques.
- Experience working in busy kitchen environments.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
Desirable
- Experience in large-scale catering operations.
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
- Experience in a school or boarding environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to maintain consistency in food quality and service.
- Creativity and attention to presentation detail.
- Excellent baking and pastry-making skills.
- Ability to manage kitchen operations under pressure.
- Ability to manage production schedules.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- High standards of organisation and attention to detail.
Personal Attributes
- Passion for baking and pastry work.
- Flexible and adaptable to operational demands.
- Team-oriented and reliable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Commitment to high standards of food quality and hygiene.
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanour when dealing with staff.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pastry Production
i. Prepare bakery and pastry items for daily service.
ii. Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry products.
iii. Manage pastry production schedules to meet service requirements.
i. Prepare bakery and pastry items for daily service.
ii. Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all pastry products.
iii. Manage pastry production schedules to meet service requirements.
2. Hygiene & Food Safety
i. Maintain strict hygiene standards in all pastry production areas.
ii. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
iii. Monitor storage and ingredient quality.
i. Maintain strict hygiene standards in all pastry production areas.
ii. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
iii. Monitor storage and ingredient quality.
3. Food Safety & Compliance
i. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
ii. Support monitoring of temperature control, storage, and stock handling.
iii. Report any operational or safety issues to the Executive Chef.
i. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
ii. Support monitoring of temperature control, storage, and stock handling.
iii. Report any operational or safety issues to the Executive Chef.
4. Operational Support
i. Support catering operations during high-volume service periods.
ii. Assist with special events and functions requiring pastry production.
iii. Work collaboratively with kitchen teams to ensure service efficiency.
i. Support catering operations during high-volume service periods.
ii. Assist with special events and functions requiring pastry production.
iii. Work collaboratively with kitchen teams to ensure service efficiency.
2. Job Description – Line Cook
Position: Line Cook – 4 Individuals
Reporting to: Sous Chef
Department: Catering
Position Type: Full-Time (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
Role Overview: The Line Cook is responsible for supporting food preparation and cooking within designated kitchen sections, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to kitchen standards.
Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.
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Minimum of 2 years’ relevant operational or hospitality experience.
- Relevant kitchen or hospitality experience.
- Basic understanding of food preparation techniques.
- Experience working in busy kitchen environments.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
Desirable
- Experience in large-scale catering operations.
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
- Experience in a school or boarding environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- High standards of organisation and attention to detail.
Personal Attributes
- Reliable and hardworking.
- Flexible and adaptable to operational demands.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Team-oriented and reliable.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Commitment to high standards of food quality and hygiene.
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanour when dealing with staff.
Key Responsibilities
1. Food Preparation
i. Assist in preparation of meals across kitchen sections.
ii. Follow recipes and production guidelines accurately.
iii. Assist with stock handling and preparation tasks.
i. Assist in preparation of meals across kitchen sections.
ii. Follow recipes and production guidelines accurately.
iii. Assist with stock handling and preparation tasks.
2. Kitchen Support
i. Support chefs in daily kitchen operations.
ii. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations.
iii. Monitor storage and ingredient quality.
i. Support chefs in daily kitchen operations.
ii. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations.
iii. Monitor storage and ingredient quality.
3. Hygiene & Safety
i. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
ii. Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures.
iii. Report any operational or safety issues to supervisors.
i. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
ii. Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures.
iii. Report any operational or safety issues to supervisors.
3. Job Description – Front of House Staff (Servers)
Position: Front of House Staff (Servers) – 6 Individuals
Reporting to: Dining Room Supervisor
Department: Catering
Position Type: Full-Time (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
Role Overview: The Front of House Staff supports dining operations and service delivery across the school’s catering provision, ensuring high standards of professionalism, organisation, hygiene and customer service during all meal services and events.
Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
-
Minimum Qualification: OND, Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.
-
Minimum of 1 year relevant operational or hospitality experience
- Relevant operational or hospitality experience.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
Desirable
- Experience within large-scale catering or hospitality operations.
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
- Experience in a school or boarding environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to maintain consistency in food quality and service.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in busy service environments.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and presentation.
- Strong teamwork and customer service skills.
- High standards of organisation and attention to detail.
Personal Attributes
- Professional and approachable manner.
- Customer-focused mindset.
- Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Strong sense of responsibility.
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
Key Responsibilities
1. Service Delivery
i. Support the effective delivery of catering and dining operations.
ii. Assist with meal service and operational set-up across dining areas.
iii. Ensure a welcoming and professional environment for students, staff and visitors.
i. Support the effective delivery of catering and dining operations.
ii. Assist with meal service and operational set-up across dining areas.
iii. Ensure a welcoming and professional environment for students, staff and visitors.
2. Operational Standards
i. Maintain high standards of professionalism and organisation.
ii. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards across all service areas.
iii. Ensure dining and service areas remain clean, organised and presentable throughout service periods.
i. Maintain high standards of professionalism and organisation.
ii. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards across all service areas.
iii. Ensure dining and service areas remain clean, organised and presentable throughout service periods.
3. Team Collaboration
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Support operational requirements during events and special functions.
iii. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to support smooth daily operations.
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Support operational requirements during events and special functions.
iii. Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members to support smooth daily operations.
4. Job Description – Kitchen Assistant
Position: Kitchen Assistant – 3 Individuals
Reporting to: Sous Chef
Department: Catering
Position Type: Full-Time (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
Role Overview: The Kitchen Assistant provides operational support within the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, cleaning and general kitchen organisation while maintaining high standards of hygiene and operational efficiency.
Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
-
Minimum Qualification: OND, Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.
-
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant operational or hospitality experience
- Relevant operational or hospitality experience.
- Commitment to high operational and professional standards.
Desirable
- Experience within large-scale catering or hospitality operations.
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
- Experience in a school or boarding environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and presentation.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures and requirements.
- Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness standards.
Personal Attributes
- Professional and approachable manner.
- Positive and reliable approach to work.
- Willingness to learn and support kitchen operations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and team-focused attitude.
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
Key Responsibilities
1. Kitchen Support
i. Support daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities.
ii. Assist with preparation, cleaning and general kitchen organisation.
iii. Support stock handling and storage procedures within kitchen areas.
i. Support daily kitchen operations and food preparation activities.
ii. Assist with preparation, cleaning and general kitchen organisation.
iii. Support stock handling and storage procedures within kitchen areas.
2. Hygiene & Safety
i. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.
ii. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards.
iii. Ensure compliance with food safety and cleaning procedures.
i. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen areas.
ii. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards.
iii. Ensure compliance with food safety and cleaning procedures.
3. Team Collaboration
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Support operational requirements during busy service periods and events.
iii. Assist chefs and supervisors with operational tasks as required.
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Support operational requirements during busy service periods and events.
iii. Assist chefs and supervisors with operational tasks as required.
5. Job Description – Runner
Position: Runner – 2 Individuals
Reporting to: Dining Room Supervisor
Department: Catering
Position Type: Full-Time (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
Role Overview: The Runner supports operational flow across catering and dining services by assisting with the movement of food, equipment and service items between kitchen and dining areas during meal services and events.
Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
-
Minimum Qualification: OND, Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.
-
Minimum of 1 year relevant operational or hospitality experience.
- Relevant operational or hospitality experience.
- Commitment to high operational and professional standards.
Desirable
- Experience within large-scale catering or hospitality operations.
- Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
- Experience in a school or boarding environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and presentation.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
- Understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures and requirements.
- Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness standards.
Personal Attributes
- Professional and approachable manner.
- Positive and reliable approach to work.
- Willingness to learn and support kitchen operations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Calm and composed under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and team-focused attitude.
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
Key Responsibilities
1. Kitchen Support
i. Support operational flow between kitchen and dining areas during meal services and events.
ii. Assist with transporting food, equipment and service items safely and efficiently.
iii. Support service teams during busy operational periods.
i. Support operational flow between kitchen and dining areas during meal services and events.
ii. Assist with transporting food, equipment and service items safely and efficiently.
iii. Support service teams during busy operational periods.
2. Hygiene & Organisation
i. Maintain high standards of professionalism and organisation.
ii. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards across all service areas.
iii. Ensure operational areas remain clean and organised during service.
i. Maintain high standards of professionalism and organisation.
ii. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards across all service areas.
iii. Ensure operational areas remain clean and organised during service.
3. Team Collaboration
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Communicate effectively with supervisors and kitchen teams to support smooth operations.
iii. Support catering operations during events and special functions.
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Communicate effectively with supervisors and kitchen teams to support smooth operations.
iii. Support catering operations during events and special functions.
6. Job Description – Janitor
Position: Janitor – 4 Individuals
Reporting to: Dining Room Supervisor
Department: Catering
Position Type: Full-Time (including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
Role Overview: The Janitor is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene across kitchen, dining and catering service areas, supporting a safe and well-organised operational environment.
Charterhouse Lagos staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They ensure a secure, stimulating, and well-managed learning environment that promotes a sense of safety, support and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
-
Minimum Qualification: OND, Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.
-
Minimum of 1 year relevant operational or hospitality experience
- Relevant operational or hospitality experience.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Understanding of safety and hygiene requirements.
- Commitment to high operational and professional standards.
Desirable
- Experience within a school or boarding environment.
- Experience within large-scale catering or hospitality operations.
- Experience in a school or boarding environment.
Skills & Competencies
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Strong understanding of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness standards in busy operational environments.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
- Understanding of operational hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Attention to detail and commitment to hygiene standards.
Personal Attributes
- Reliable and hardworking approach to work.
- Strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.
- Positive attitude and willingness to support operational teams.
- Commitment to maintaining safe and hygienic environments.
- Adaptable and able to work independently when required.
- Strong work ethic and team-focused attitude.
- Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cleaning & Sanitation
i. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation across kitchen, dining and service areas.
ii. Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with hygiene and safety standards.
iii. Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are properly maintained and stored.
i. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation across kitchen, dining and service areas.
ii. Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with hygiene and safety standards.
iii. Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are properly maintained and stored.
2. Hygiene & Safety
i. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards across catering areas.
ii. Assist with waste disposal and cleaning procedures in accordance with operational requirements.
iii. Report any maintenance or hygiene concerns to supervisors promptly.
i. Support hygiene, safety and operational standards across catering areas.
ii. Assist with waste disposal and cleaning procedures in accordance with operational requirements.
iii. Report any maintenance or hygiene concerns to supervisors promptly.
3. Operational Support
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Support operational cleaning requirements during meal services and events.
iii. Assist in maintaining safe, organised and presentable catering environments.
i. Work collaboratively with colleagues across the catering department.
ii. Support operational cleaning requirements during meal services and events.
iii. Assist in maintaining safe, organised and presentable catering environments.
To Apply: Ensure your CV is saved with your name and job role you are applying for.
Safeguarding
Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.
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At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.
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