Cleaner/Cook at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Location: Monguno, Borno
Primary supervisor: Log/Admin Officer

Job Overview/Summary
The cleaner/cook covers a dual responsibilities for:

• Keeping the IRC office and guesthouse both inside and surroundings neat and clean during weekdays and on rotation during the weekends. She/he is also responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of appropriate cleaning materials and supplies,
• Responsible for food preparation for IRC accommodated staff/guest.
• She /he is also responsible for maintaining adequate stocks of cooking and food supplies in the GH.
• The main goal of this position is to keep the Guess House clean and also prepare food for the accommodated staff and guest.

Major Responsibilities
She /He will:

• Clean the floor of the entire IRC office and guesthouses and any adjoining annexes or covered spaces must be swept and mopped
• Clean the ceilings, walls, door frames, book shelves, tables and chairs should be dusted and kept cleaned
• The windows should be cleaned and washed.
• The rubbish bins in each room should be emptied and returned daily.
• The bathrooms/latrines should be swept and mopped thoroughly each day; bathrooms should be supplied with toilet paper and water as necessary.
• Laundry should be done as necessary; all clothes should be ironed and folded.
• Keep track of cleaning and laundry supplies and make procurement lists as needed.
• Prepares nutritious, varied, meals at a schedule determined or by request from the staff and the supervisors.
• Does regular market shopping for meals; maintains minimum stocks of staple items.
• Tracks “kitty” contributions from staff accommodated and expenditures; presents receipts from merchants as available.
• Maintains and monitor potable water stock.
• Keep food stuffs clean, using bleach solution on vegetables as appropriate.
• Keeps kitchen area and utensils clean and hygienic at all times.
• Assists in organizing special meals or events as needed
• Perform other duties, as needed or requested.

Job Requirements

• Education: Able to communicate in English (speak and write English, recommended)
• Work Experience: Have worked as a cook and cleaner in either a private and or public entity.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Able to clean, maintain minimum hygiene, cleanliness.
• Able to independently put together tasty, varied, and nutritious meals
• Able to keep food and food preparation area and materials hygienic
• Able to track kitty accounting
• Strong ability to work in a team
• Self-motivated and proactive;
• Thorough and organized

Language Skills:

• Must be a Nigerian; preferably from Monguno
• Certificates or Licenses: Ability to maintain a clean environment and cook tasty meals

Working Environment:

• The positions are located in IRC Base Office Monguno - situated in northeast Nigeria - where military operations against the Non State actors is ongoing.
• Monguno has no electricity or telecommunication system in place, so staff depend on the internet for official communication.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly salary,
• 13th Month Salary Inclusive,
• Health Insurance Coverage for Family, Pension, Creche Facilities available for Women with babies under 24 Months.