Cleaner/Cook at CARE

Job Family: Admin 
Location: Dikwa
Job Summary
To provide efficient and effective cleaning support and cook at the Office/Guest House in Dikwa including ensuring that the general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standard.
Job Responsibility #1: Ensure office space is kept tidy 
• General cleaning of all Guest House 

• Dusting and cleaning of all furniture (Bookshelves, Photo frames, Cabinet, TV, DSTV etc.)
• Emptying and cleaning of all dustbins, shredders and ash trays
• General cleaning of all glass doors and windows
• General cleaning of all partition and wooden doors.
• General cleaning of all electrical gadgets (Light fittings, electrical switches, A/C Vents etc.)
• Cleaning of all Carpeted floor where available
• Washing of all hard floors (Marble, granite, Terrazzo, and Ceramic tiles) and all corridors and stairways
• General cleaning and disinfecting of all toilets (WCs, Urinal bowls, Wash-hand basins and showers)
• Washing of all wall finishing and tiles
• General cleaning and removal of cobwebs from all ceilings and corridors
• General cleaning of the designated areas for cleaning and litter control of the surrounding. 
• To provide efficient and effective cleaning support and cook at the Office/Guest House in Maiduguri, including ensuring that the general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standard.

Job Responsibility #2: Ensure routine sanitation 
Weekly Schedule

• Buffing, Scrubbing and polishing of hard floors and walls
• Cleaning and polishing of all wooden and metal surfaces
• Removal of cobwebs
• Cleaning of all ceiling and A/C Vents
• Cleaning of window frames and glass 

Job Responsibility #3: Cooking /food hygiene 

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Prepare meals during dining hours.
• Maintain accurate food inventories.
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures.
• Rotate stock items as per established procedures.
• Restock kitchen for subsequent shift’s.
• Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation.
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases.
• Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift.

Monthly Schedule

• Cleaning of internal light fittings
• Cleaning of window sills

Quarterly Schedule

• Dusting/cleaning of lights and fittings including air conditioners grill, all surfaces and objects.
• Washing and shampooing of carpets where necessary
• Polishing of all wooden surface

Qualification and experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two to three years’ operational experience. 
• Culinary or Food Management degree preferred. 
• Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable. 
• Cooks possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals. 
• Cook/Cleaner must be strong team players and people developers, and the knowledge of and adherence to workplace safety procedures. 
• 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 

Key Working Relationships 
Direct supervisor: Admin Assistant 
Reporting supervisor: Project Manager GAC 
Please note:
This position is 100% BASE location.