Cook at Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the Admin Officer and the overall supervision of the Admin Coordinator, The Cook will be responsible to prepare delicious meals according to menu
• You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.
• An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking
• Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.
• The goal is to help preserve and enhance our efficiency so we can meet the need of our EXPATs in terms of good food.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Minumum of 18 years old
• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
• Experience in working with children and community members
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of best practices in child protection