Cook (Daily Worker)

Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 44 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food Security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming.
In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA and GFFO.
Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the cook role responsible for Lunch and Dinner preparation for guesthouse occupants. Reporting to: HR Assistant
Proposed start date:  May 2024
Work location: Maiduguri, Borno State Key responsibilities:

• Plan residents’ meals on a weekly & monthly basis;
• Check number of residents with HR department each Monday morning;
• Check with residents on special requests, and check food stock on hand/needed;
• Create a meal plan for the following week, and submit to HR on Wednesday;
• Taking note of the meal plans, resident preferences, and stocks on hand, prepare shopping lists and carry out shopping every two weeks on a Tuesday or Thursday; give HR advance notice of shopping plans during the Monday morning discussion
• Prepare work plan to allocate half day for shopping, such that the shopping day’s meals are already prepared;
• Cook meals daily for residents Mon-Fri, and prepare and store weekend meals
• Schedule is Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm;
• Prepare lunch to be served no later than 1pm;
• Prepare, label and store food for dinner before leaving, and pass on special instructions to HR;
• Maintain food stocks in pantry and fridges, and shop for supplies;
• Ensure pantry is clean and organized at end of each day;
• Create and then adhere to written par stocks for each type of item, this includes labelling shelves in the pantry and keeping each item in a specific place;
• Liaise with Logistics for cooking gas needs;
• Maintain a hygienic and well-functioning kitchen;
• Clean up, wash, dry and store dishes from each meal period;
• Clean cooking pots, pans and utensils;
• Ensure that the house cleaners sort out and return dishes and utensils to the correct kitchens in the guesthouse residences;
• Store food items at correct temperatures, remove spoiled or outdated food items immediately, ensure raw meats are stored safely and do not drip on other food;
• Oversee deep cleaning of fridges, kitchen appliances, cupboards and pantry once per month or as needed, and assist cleaners in managing this; advise HR of additional needs.

Position Requirements:

• School leaving certificate or equivalent;
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel
• Commitment to renewing and maintaining knowledge of best practices
• Ability to communicate, read, and write effectively in English;
• Good understanding of Basic Hygiene;
• Experience working with INGOs.
• Valid means of identification and indigene certificate;
• Good reading and writing skills;
• Flexible and adaptable in a changing work environment;
• Good communication skills and high level of integrity;
• Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values, and principles.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion The deadline for this position is Monday, 13th May 2024 11:59PM. Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing). Action Against Hunger is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform. Women at ACF are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers . All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.