Cook at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

• Prepare meals for patients and MSF staff, according to hygiene standards and security rules, in order to ensure their nutritional needs.

Accountabilities

• Carry out the preparation of meals for staff
• Follow at all times all hygiene standards and security rules.
• Control stock of food so as to ask for anything needed on time, and prepare shopping list and make purchases if required.
• Ensure meals to be served on time.
• If applicable set table before every meal and clean it up after each meal.
• Ensure cleanliness of all facilities, utensils and equipment.
• If domestic cook, ensure the provision of drinkable water during the day and when she / he leaves: cleaning, filling the filter and empty bottles, changing batteries if necessary.
• Look after all equipment provided.
• Keep an inventory of MSF kitchen utensils and equipment, i.e. plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, etc.
• Report all important information (lost, robbery, damages, deterioration, incident, etc.).to superior
• Define various menus and propose them to employees
• Collect on a daily basis meal requirements of employees
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Ensure that food portions and food presentation meet the standards.
• Ensure cooking utensils are clean before each use
• In case of needs, organize parties for employees

Requirements

Education

• Literacy essential, Cookery Course

Experience

• At least two years Previous experience

Languages

• English and Swahili

Competencies

• Commitment, flexibility, stress management, results, teamwork, and Service.