Junior Chef job at Ridge Hotel

Location: Ridge Hotel, Fort Portal, Uganda

Ridge Hotel is seeking a passionate, energetic, and talented Junior Chef to join our growing hospitality team. The successful candidate will support the kitchen team in preparing high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, and delivering exceptional dining experiences to our guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals according to hotel or restaurant standards.
• Prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented in a timely and appealing manner.
• Always maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with stock management, inventory checks, and proper storage of food items.
• Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained properly.
• Help minimize food wastage and maintain portion control.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate or training in Catering, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately.
• Good personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is an added advantage

Personal Attributes

• Passion for cooking and hospitality.
• Creativity and willingness to learn.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals according to hotel or restaurant standards.
• Prepare ingredients, including washing, peeling, chopping, and measuring.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented in a timely and appealing manner.
• Always maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with stock management, inventory checks, and proper storage of food items.
• Support senior chefs in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and maintained properly.
• Help minimize food wastage and maintain portion control.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Supervisor

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions and recipes accurately.
• Good personal hygiene and grooming standards.
• Reliable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Passion for cooking and hospitality.
• Creativity and willingness to learn.
• Professionalism and integrity.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

• Certificate or training in Catering, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation role is an added advantage