Chef

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Chef Company: Suncity Medical Centre Location: Accra, Ghana Employment Type: Full-Time About Suncity Medical Centre At Suncity Medical Centre, we are committed to creating a safe, caring, and welcoming environment for our patients, visitors, and staff. As part of this commitment, we recognise the important role that nutritious, hygienically prepared, and well-presented meals play in supporting patient wellbeing and staff satisfaction. We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and passionate Chef to join our team in Accra. The successful candidate will take responsibility for preparing high-quality meals while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, nutrition, and kitchen management. About the Role As a Chef, you will plan, prepare, cook, and present meals in accordance with established menus, dietary requirements, food-safety standards, and the needs of the medical centre. You will work closely with management and relevant healthcare teams to ensure meals are prepared safely, efficiently, and consistently. You will also maintain a clean and well-organised kitchen while managing ingredients and kitchen resources responsibly. Key Responsibilities Plan and prepare nutritious, balanced, and high-quality meals according to approved menus. Prepare meals for patients, medical staff, administrative staff, and other authorised persons as required. Follow patient-specific dietary instructions and special meal requirements provided by authorised healthcare personnel. Prepare meals that meet specific dietary needs, including modified, low-salt, diabetic, soft, or other prescribed diets where applicable. Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency. Follow strict food-safety, hygiene, sanitation, and infection-prevention procedures. Ensure proper handling, storage, preparation, cooking, and serving of food. Monitor food temperatures and storage conditions to maintain food safety. Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen, food-preparation areas, equipment, and utensils. Check the quality and freshness of ingredients before use. Monitor food stocks and communicate replenishment requirements to the appropriate person. Minimise food waste through effective preparation, portion control, and proper storage. Maintain appropriate records relating to food preparation, stock usage, cleaning, and other kitchen activities. Work closely with healthcare and administrative teams to understand meal requirements and service schedules. Ensure meals are prepared and served on time. Follow established recipes, portion sizes, menus, and kitchen procedures. Maintain kitchen equipment responsibly and report faults or maintenance concerns promptly. Support menu planning and recommend improvements to meal variety, quality, nutrition, and presentation. Maintain professional standards of personal hygiene and appearance at all times. Comply with all applicable health, safety, food-handling, and medical-centre policies. Qualifications & Experience Certificate, Diploma, or other recognised qualification in Culinary Arts, Food Production, Hospitality Management, Catering, or a related field is preferred. Relevant professional culinary training or certification will be an advantage. 3–5 years of professional cooking or chef experience is preferred. Previous experience in a hospital, medical centre, clinic, hotel, restaurant, catering company, or institutional kitchen will be an advantage. Experience preparing meals for individuals with specific dietary or nutritional requirements is desirable. Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen procedures. Strong understanding of food preparation, portion control, menu planning, and ingredient management. Key Skills & Competencies Excellent cooking and food-preparation skills Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene Good understanding of nutrition and special dietary requirements Strong attention to detail Good time-management and organisational skills Creativity and passion for food Ability to work efficiently under pressure Strong teamwork and communication skills Good stock and cost-control awareness Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and dietary instructions accurately High standards of personal hygiene and professionalism Reliability, discipline, and accountability What You Will Bring We are looking for a Chef who takes pride in preparing food that is safe, nutritious, appealing, and thoughtfully prepared. You will bring creativity to the kitchen while maintaining discipline around food safety, hygiene, portion control, and dietary requirements. You will also understand the importance of preparing meals on time and working collaboratively with healthcare and support teams. Your work will contribute to creating a comfortable and supportive experience for patients while ensuring staff and visitors receive quality meals in a professional environment. Why Join Suncity Medical Centre? At Suncity Medical Centre, every team member contributes to the quality of care and experience we provide. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to use your culinary skills in an environment where quality, care, hygiene, and service matter. You will work alongside a professional team and play a meaningful role in supporting the wellbeing of our patients and staff. If you are passionate about cooking, committed to high standards, and ready to make a positive contribution to a healthcare environment, we would be pleased to hear from you. How to Apply Apply online by clicking on the application button. Application Deadline: 20 November 2026