Cook at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian action-driven organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. 26 associations, 23 sections, and 16 branch offices make-up the international movement and work in partnership around 6 operational entities.

Objective of the Position:

• Prepare meals for MSF staff, according to hygiene standards and security rules, in order to ensure their nutritional needs.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: -
• Carry out the preparation of meals for staff and ensure that they are served on time
• Ensure you always follow all hygiene standards and security rules.
• If applicable set table before every meal and clean it up after each meal.
• Ensure cleanliness of all kitchen facilities, utensils and equipment.
• Control stock of food so as to ask for anything needed on time, and prepare shopping list and make purchases if required.
• Ensure the provision of clean drinking water during the day and when she/he leaves: cleaning, filling the filter and empty bottles, changing batteries if necessary.
• Keep an inventory of MSF kitchen utensils and equipment, i.e. plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, etc., and ensure its integrity.
• Take care of all equipment provided; report all important information (losses, theft, damages, deterioration, incident, etc.) to Supervisor on time

Requirements:

Education

• Essential: Certificate in Catering or its equivalent

Experience

• Desirable: At least 2 years of previous experience in a similar capacity

Languages

• English and Swahili

Competencies

• Results oriented, team player, flexibility, commitment, service oriented

Deadline for application: 19th July 2022