Hospital Chef

Hospital Chef

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 2 – 4 years
Salary Range: ₦120,000 – ₦150,000 (Competitive)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented, and compassionate Hospital Chef to prepare safe, nutritious, and patient-centered meals for patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the role of nutrition in healing, particularly within an oncology and clinical care environment. This role requires strict adherence to food safety standards, collaboration with clinical teams, and a commitment to delivering high-quality meals that meet medical and dietary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve balanced, hygienic, and medically appropriate meals for patients, staff, and visitors.

• Implement and manage special dietary requirements, including but not limited to diabetic, low-sodium, renal, soft, blended, and therapeutic diets.

• Collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, and dietitians to ensure meals align with prescribed dietary instructions and patient care plans.

• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, hygiene standards, and hospital infection prevention and control policies.

• Plan and develop menus that are nutritious, culturally appropriate, cost-effective, and aligned with hospital standards.

• Supervise food preparation processes to ensure consistency, quality, and portion control.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas, equipment, and food storage facilities at all times.

• Monitor food inventory, manage supplies, control costs, and minimize food waste.

• Ensure timely meal preparation and service according to hospital schedules.

• Participate in routine kitchen inspections and audits to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Train and support kitchen assistants or support staff where applicable.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Chef, preferably in a hospital, healthcare, or institutional setting.

• Formal training or certification in Culinary Arts, Catering, Food Safety, or Nutrition is an added advantage.

• Sound knowledge of nutrition, special diets, food hygiene, and safe food handling practices.

• Ability to work effectively in a structured, regulated healthcare environment.

• Strong physical stamina and ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends if required.

• High level of personal hygiene, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently while also functioning well within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Food safety and hygiene compliance

• Meal planning and portion control

• Knowledge of therapeutic and special diets

• Time management and multitasking

• Teamwork and effective communication

• Compassionate, patient-centered mindset

• Cost control and waste management

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the stated range

• Stable full-time employment

• Opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare environment

• Supportive and professional work culture

• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient recovery and wellbeing

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
hiring@mysigma.io

Subject line: Hospital Chef – Lekki