Basic cook (live-in)
₦250,000/month
Local dishes for a small family; live-in only.
Chef · Lagos
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Chef · Lagos
Published monthly salary bands (reference)
Live-in chef
₦350,000/month
Local and continental dishes, meal planning, kitchen organisation, and event support.
Live-out chef
₦450,000/month
Same scope as live-in chef; returns home daily.
| Package | Responsibilities | Monthly (ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic cook (live-in) | Local dishes for a small family; live-in only. | ₦250,000/month |
| Live-in chef | Local and continental dishes, meal planning, kitchen organisation, and event support. | ₦350,000/month |
| Live-out chef | Same scope as live-in chef; returns home daily. | ₦450,000/month |
Monthly salaries are paid to your hire according to your contract. Figures are published reference bands; your concierge confirms the package that fits your brief.
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- Background checks and verification
- Culinary skills assessment
- Etiquette and hygiene training
- Matching and logistics prior to deployment
Why families choose Pukena
- Verified, trained, experienced chefs
- Kitchen hygiene and presentation standards
- Excellent communication and discipline
- Training via Pukena Academy
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- Submit your chef request (menus, schedule, dietary needs).
- We verify and shortlist aligned candidates.
- Interview 2–3 chefs; sample menus where helpful.
- Deploy after payment and confirmation.
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