Cook (Daily Worker) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

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• Store food items at correct temperatures, remove spoiled or outdated food items immediately, ensure raw meats are stored safely and do not drip on other food;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.