Malteser International is the relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. With over 100 projects annually in some 25 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas, we provide emergency relief after disasters and support recovery efforts with a focus on sustainable development. For our office in Katsina, we are looking for a motivated candidate to engage as:
Job Location : Katampe, Abuja, FCT Nigeria
No. of incumbents : 1
Starting date : As soon as possible
Application is on a rolling basis until the suitable candidate is identified.
Main Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Responsible for managing the kitchen; the hygiene of the kitchen, cooking and serving items.
- Responsible for creating recipes, preparing ingredients, preparing appetizing, delicious meals, and garnishes.
- The Chef/Cook will make adjustments to the recipes as needed to ensure consistency.
- Create menu items and make adjustments based on proposed feedback.
- Responsible for the preparation of shopping lists for the required supplies and ingredients a day in advance.
- Regularly check availability of utilities like gas-cylinder refills, trash bags, lighters etc. and request for replenishments through line manager.
- Responsible for shopping for supplies and ingredients, ensuring ingredients and supplies purchased are fresh.
- Ensure the raw supplies and ingredients purchased are properly stored in functioning refrigerators and clean storage areas.
- Ensure meals are prepared in right quantities and served in a timely manner.
- Responsible for emptying of trash/ garbage’s from the kitchen bins.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment’s, and dishes.
- Perform all other work-related duties.
Selection Criteria based on – Technical skills, Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
- Minimum of ND holder, Technical certificate or qualification in cooking with at least 1 year as Chef/ Cook.
- Fluency in English i.e., ability to speak, read, write, and interpret a conversation.
- Candidate MUST be able to handle delicious cooking meals for at least three (3) people daily.
- Candidate MUST be familiar with Food Safety guidelines and be able to work with minimum supervision.
- Fast working knowledge of preparing a variety of dishes and accompaniments. Good knowledge of preparing and baking pastries
- Attention to detail, In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
- Malteser International applies a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, mistreatment, or harassment, and other types of unethical behavior, including fraud. Malteser International will contact previous employers of applicants to determine if they have any history of violating international standards and codes of conduct relating to such matters.
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
- Female qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should kindly submit a copy of their application letter and CV as a single PDF file, using the job role as the subject of the email.[email protected]
