Cook at Solidarites International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Description of the Position
Goal/Purpose:

• The cook is responsible for preparing meals on request for Solidarités International expatriate staff, in accordance with the rules of hygiene.
• He/she is also responsible for purchasing the food and equipment necessary for this work, and the maintenance of his/her workspace.

Main Tasks

• Keep the kitchen, cooking utensils and refrigerator clean.  Disinfect the refrigerator regularly.
• Inform his/her line manager of any cooking equipment required and of any missing or damaged materials
• Prepare and clean the dining area before and after meals
• Buy the produce required for meal preparation, within the fixed budget
• Keep a log recording all expenditure and regularly settle advances relating to the purchase of food
• Evaluate fuel needs and monitor fuel consumption
• Manage food and commodity stocks for expatriate accommodation
• Prepare meals according to the fixed number of people and definite planning, checking that the food is healthy and the menus varied
• Respect the essential hygiene regulations and maintain exemplary conditions of hygiene in the kitchen and storage areas
• Monitor the provision of filtered water to living and working areas, ensuring that water filters are disinfected regularly
• Wash plates, dishes, cutlery

Profile

• Studies: Any Degree in Food & Nutrition/Technology, Hospitality Management, or any relevant field
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of similar experience
• Languages: English (Hausa - Added Advantage)
• Skills: Ability to cook various meals (African & European)