Hospital Chef

Job Description

Zhongxin Network Technology Company Limited is a  a start-up company that is into sales of computer, phone and accessories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Hospital Chef

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Hospital Chef to join our Food Service Department and uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence and dietary safety.

Job Summary

• The Hospital Chef is responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, nutritious meals for patients, and visitors.
• This role requires adherence to strict dietary guidelines, sanitation standards, and production schedules in a high-volume institutional kitchen setting.
• The Chef will play a key role in recipe standardization and ensuring all meals meet both medical requirements and high taste expectations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
Meal Preparation and Production:

• Prepare and cook large quantities of food for general patient menus, cafeteria service, and special events, following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to designated dietary requirements (e.g., low sodium, diabetic, soft, pureed, allergen-free) as specified by the Dietetics Department.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation to maintain consistency and high standards.
• Collaborate with the Food Service Manager to plan menu cycles, manage inventory, and minimize food waste.

Compliance and Safety:

• Strictly adhere to all sanitation regulations, including temperature logs, and personal hygiene protocols.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and rotation of all food products (FIFO—First In, First Out).
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment at all times.

Collaboration and Supervision:

• Work closely with the Registered Dietitians to adjust recipes for specific clinical diets and communicate any changes to kitchen staff.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and food service assistants during meal periods.
• Participate in training staff on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and dietary protocols.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a high-volume institutional setting (hospital, long-term care, or large corporate catering).
• Certification: Culinary degree or equivalent certification from an accredited institution (e.g., Culinary Arts diploma).
• Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of modified diets (e.g., sodium restriction, texture modification, diabetic exchanges).

Skills:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage large production schedules under pressure.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for working effectively with the kitchen team and clinical staff.

Salary
N120,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th December. 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hrzhongxinnetwork@gmail.com or hradmin@htsurgery.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.