Production and Catering Graduate Trainee at Captain Cook Limited
This role gives you a practical entry point into the fast-food and catering business, where you will learn how a professional kitchen runs from the inside. You will support food production, serve customers, manage stock and help keep the kitchen and dining areas clean and safe. It is a hands-on position designed for fresh graduates who want real experience in hospitality operations rather than just office work.
Production/Catering Graduate Trainee
Employer: Captain Cook Limited
Pay: N80,000 monthly
Location: Ile-Ife, Ilesha and Osogbo (Osun State); Ibadan (Oyo State); Edo State; and Ado-Ekiti (Ekiti State)
Deadline: 5th October 2026
Compensations
1. A monthly salary of N80,000.
2. Full-time employment with the company.
3. Placement across any of the listed branch locations.
4. Hands-on training in food production and catering operations.
5. Exposure to shift management and kitchen supervision.
6. Opportunity to grow within a multi-location food business.
Benefits
1. You gain practical industry experience that strengthens your CV.
2. You learn food safety and hygiene standards first-hand.
3. You build customer service and teamwork skills.
4. You work in a structured environment with defined recipes and processes.
5. You get a chance to prove yourself and earn more responsibility over time.
6. You join a brand with over 15 outlets, which means room to move around.
About
Captain Cook Limited is a customer-focused fast-food chain that has been serving continental and African meals since 2005. The business runs more than 15 outlets nationwide, which tells you it has staying power in a tough market. It hires people who enjoy food service and can keep up with a busy kitchen. Right now, it is looking to bring in graduate trainees across its branches in the South-West and Edo State.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Responsibilities:
1. You will help run shifts, including daily decisions, scheduling and planning.
2. You will support food production and make sure meals follow the company's standard recipes.
3. You will monitor how customers experience their dining and step in when something is off.
4. You will enforce hygiene rules for food handling and keep the kitchen and lobby areas clean.
5. You will receive and store food deliveries properly.
6. You will assist with inventory management and stock rotation.
7. You will handle any other tasks the Supervisor or Manager assigns.
Requirements:
1. You need a BSc or HND in Home Economics, Hospitality Management, Catering, Hotel Management or a related field.
2. You should have 0–2 years of experience in a kitchen or food service setting.
3. You must be able to work fast and juggle several tasks at once.
4. You need good culinary, communication and teamwork skills.
5. You should carry a positive attitude and a real willingness to learn.
How to Apply
Send your resume to admin@captaincook.ng
In your email subject line, write "Production/Catering Graduate Trainee" followed by your preferred location, for example "Production/Catering Graduate Trainee – Ibadan." If you are open to more than one location, pick the one closest to you so relocation does not become a problem later. Keep your email short and professional, and attach your resume as a PDF. Double-check that your phone number and email address on the resume are correct.
Why Apply
This job suits you if you want to build a career in food service and you are not afraid of early mornings or busy shifts. The salary is modest, but the experience is the real prize. You will learn how a large food brand operates, which prepares you for supervisory roles later. It is also a chance to earn while you learn, instead of waiting for the perfect opening.
Before You Apply
Confirm you meet the qualification and experience requirements first. Decide on one preferred location before you write your email, since the subject line must state it. Update your resume so it clearly shows your certificate and any kitchen or hospitality experience, including school projects or volunteer work. Read the advert once more to be sure you are not missing anything. Then send your application well before the deadline.
Required Skills
1. Basic culinary and food preparation ability.
2. Good communication skills.
3. Teamwork and collaboration.
4. Time management and multitasking.
5. Attention to cleanliness and detail.
6. Inventory and stock handling.
7. Customer service orientation.
Tips to Get Hired
Tailor your resume to show food service or hospitality experience, even if it was informal. Use the exact email subject format with your preferred location. Apply early, not on the final day. Keep your application neat and error-free, because details matter in a kitchen role.
