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Job Category: Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos
Line Cook
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and hard-working individual with a desire to work in an environment that strives for excellence in all it does.
 
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Line Cook to support high-quality food production and efficient catering services across the school, maintaining strong food safety, hygiene, and organisational standards for students, staff, and visitors.
 
Job Description
Position:            Line Cook
Reporting to:        Sous Chef
Position Type:      Full-Time (Including occasional evenings and weekends as required)
 
Role Overview:    The successful individual will be 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
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Hospitality, or a related field.
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant operational or hospitality experience.
Understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
Experience in large-scale catering operations/ busy kitchen environments.
Desirable
Food Safety and Hygiene certification.
Experience in a school or boarding environment.
 
Skills & Competencies
Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately.
Basic understanding of food preparation techniques.
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.
 
Key Responsibilities
1. Food Preparation:
ii. Assist in preparing meals across kitchen sections.
Iii. Follow recipes and production guidelines accurately.
Iv.  Assist with stock handling and preparation tasks.
 
2. Kitchen Support:
i. Support chefs in daily kitchen operations.
Ii. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of workstations.
Ii. 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.

 

 

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.

 

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

 

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

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.

 

Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.

 

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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.

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

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. Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.