Humanitarian Field Hub Cook at Committed To Good (CTG)

Description

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position:

• Under the overall supervision of the humanitarian hubs Project Coordinator & humanitarian hub management staff & with direct supervision of the Red Roof Kitchen Supervisor (Chef), the successful candidate will be responsible for overall operation & management of the kitchen in Nagla field humanitarian hub.

Role objectives:

• Prepare weekly food & beverage plan of the hub.
• Prepare supplies requests for the week, in coordination with the Field Hub Manager.
• Verify the quality of supplies delivered in a timely manner, is acceptable & passes the minimum quality standard of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all staff observe standard operating procedure to maintain quality & cleanliness of the food & facilities of the restaurant, kitchen & bar.
• Exercise overall management of the kitchen & dining area & ensure the services are provided smoothly.
• Prepare weekly menu with the supervision of Red Roof Supervisor.
• Have a good personal hygiene & ensures that kitchen area, kitchen equipment, serving area & food storage facilities is maintained with a high hygienic awareness.
• Responsible for the management of kitchen waste.
• Continuously develop / innovate new menu to provide good variety of food being served at the dining area at the field hubs.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.
• Serve as a roving staff when need arises.
• Maintain standard, manage inventory, with the supervision of the Hub Manager.

Project reporting:

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the humanitarian hubs Project Coordinator & humanitarian hub management staff & with direct supervision of the Red Roof Kitchen Supervisor (Chef).

Key competencies:

• Higher education in relevant field is required.
• Previous experience in similar capacity.
• Understanding of the importance of health & hygiene.
• Proactive.
• A great team player.
• Fast learner.
• Fluency in English, Hausa & / or Kanuri.
• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
• Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
• Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
• Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
• Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
• Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
• Displays mastery of subject matter.
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
• Works with internal & external stakeholders to meet resource needs of our client (optional depending on position level).

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
• Internals of the organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as 1st tier candidates.
• This vacancy is also open to candidates who reside in Ngala only.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.