Local Assistant Chinese Chef

MeWe Electronics is a well-known Nigerian manufacturer of electronic and household appliances, serving a broad customer base across the country.

• Job Title: Local Assistant Chinese Chef
• Location: Eleganza Plaza, Ajao Estate, Lagos, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full-time

This role involves working as an assistant to a Chinese Chef and helping prepare daily meals for approximately 10 Chinese employees. The main duties include supporting food preparation, assisting during cooking, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, handling ingredients, and performing general kitchen tasks.

We are seeking someone who is hardworking, hygienic, dependable, cooperative, and interested in a long-term working relationship.

• Assist the Chinese Chef in preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day for 10 Chinese staff members.
• Help with washing, cutting, peeling, and preparing ingredients before cooking.
• Support the Chef in cooking Chinese home-style meals, stir-fried dishes, stews, soups, and other daily foods.
• Arrange and prepare ingredients according to the weekly menu.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen by washing utensils, cleaning cooking equipment, and tidying work areas.
• Ensure proper food storage, including keeping raw ingredients separate from cooked food.
• Check food supplies and notify the Chef about shortages, spoiled ingredients, or faulty equipment.
• Help prevent food waste and use ingredients carefully.
• Follow instructions from the Chef and management while supporting other kitchen duties as needed.
• Remain available to work on weekends and public holidays when scheduled.

• 1–2 years of experience in a Chinese restaurant, a Chinese staff canteen, or a Chinese kitchen is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Chinese cooking methods and kitchen operations.
• Candidates with experience only in Nigerian or local cuisine will not be considered.
• Must be diligent, clean, responsible, and open to learning.
• Must have basic English communication skills and be able to understand daily work instructions.