• Application Deadline: Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Cook (Daily Worker)


• Job Type Contract


• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)


• Experience 2 years


• Location Borno


• City Mile 2


• Job Field Catering / Confectionery 
  

Key responsibilities:

• Plan residents’ meals on a weekly & monthly basis;


• Check number of residents with HR department each Monday morning;


• Check with residents on special requests, and check food stock on hand/needed;


• Create a meal plan for the following week, and submit to HR on Wednesday;


• Taking note of the meal plans, resident preferences, and stocks on hand, prepare shopping lists and carry out shopping every two weeks on a Tuesday or Thursday; give HR advance notice of shopping plans during the Monday morning discussion


• Prepare work plan to allocate half day for shopping, such that the shopping day’s meals are already prepared;


• Cook meals daily for residents Mon-Fri, and prepare and store weekend meals


• Schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm;


• Prepare lunch to be served no later than 1pm;


• Prepare, label and store food for dinner before leaving, and pass on special instructions to HR;


• Maintain food stocks in pantry and fridges, and shop for supplies;


• Ensure pantry is clean and organized at end of each day;


• Create and then adhere to written par stocks for each type of item, this includes labelling shelves in the pantry and keeping each item in a specific place;


• Liaise with Logistics for cooking gas needs;


• Maintain a hygienic and well-functioning kitchen;


• Clean up, wash, dry and store dishes from each meal period;


• Clean cooking pots, pans and utensils;


• Ensure that the house cleaners sort out and return dishes and utensils to the correct kitchens in the guesthouse residences;


• Store food items at correct temperatures, remove spoiled or outdated food items immediately, ensure raw meats are stored safely and do not drip on other food;


• Oversee deep cleaning of fridges, kitchen appliances, cupboards and pantry once per month or as needed, and assist cleaners in managing this; advise HR of additional needs.

Position Requirements:

• School leaving certificate or equivalent;


• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.


• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel


• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices


• Ability to communicate, read, and write effectively in English;


• Good understanding of Basic Hygiene;


• Experience working with INGOs.


• Valid means of identification and indigene certificate;


• Good reading and writing skills;


• Flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment;


• Good communication skills and high level of integrity;


• Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values, and principles.