Job Description

MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:

Job Title                            : COOK

Work Location                  : BAIDOA_SOMALIA 

Start date                          : AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Length of contract           :  Fixed term (1year) 50% with 3 to 6 months’ probation period.

Main Purpose

Prepare meals for patients and MSF staff, according to hygiene standards and security rules, in order to ensure their nutritional needs.

Accountabilities

•       Prepare weekly list items for buying in the market.

•       Carry out the preparation of meals for staff (2 meals to be cooked: lunch in the office for all staff, dinner in guesthouse for staff living there).

•       Follow at all times all hygiene standards and security rules.

•       Control stock of food so as to 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.

•       If domestic cook, 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.

•       Collaborate with responsible person the planning of meals, money collection for shopping, wishes and needs of staff and other matters to discuss.

Experiences and Qualifications

Education

·         Essential: Literacy desirable: Cooking courses completed.

Experience

·         Essential: Minimum 2 years of experience in this or similar positions.

·         Highly desirable: Experience with MSF or another (I)NGOs, experience in cooking for international staff (foreign food).

Language

·         Local language essential; highly desirable: basic spoken and written English.

Knowledge

·         Familiarity with the local market (where to find good quality food to good prices).

·         Familiarity with hygiene standards for kitchens and food preparation and management of stock (no food waste).

·         Openness to cook local and foreign meals and learn new recipes.

Competencies

·         Results

·         Teamwork

·         Flexibility

·         Commitment

·         Stress management

Skills Required

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