Cook / Cleaner at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Execute, according to hygienic standards, housekeeping, cleaning and tiding up activities in order to ensure public and staff private areas are in good condition.

Job Description

• Carry out the preparation of meals for staff.
• Always follow all hygiene standards and security rules.
• Control stock of food 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.
• 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., and ensure its integrity.
• Report all important information (lost, robbery, damages, deterioration, incident, etc.).to superior.
• Plan weekly menus in consultation with food box manager, ensuring variety and balance.
• Go to the local market or shops to purchase fresh food items as needed.
• Properly store food and ingredients to avoid spoilage or contamination.
• Support in meal preparation during meetings, visitors' stay, or special events as requested.
• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, and other rooms in MSF houses.
• Sweep and mop the floors regularly.
• Do the laundry, iron clothes, and perform other housekeeping duties.
• Check that toilets and wash areas are well stocked with necessary supplies.
• Keep all premises securely locked (doors and windows) when required.
• Ensure sufficient water supply in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas at all times.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary education and course on cooking desirable.
• Experience: 2 years' experience as a Cook with MSF or other INGOs.
• Language: English and Hausa Languages Fluently written and spoken.

Competencies:

• Commitment to MSF Principles.
• Behavioural Flexibility.
• Stress Management.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.
• Service Orientation.