JOB VACANCY – COOK – (POOL POSITION)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Title:                    COOK

Direct Reports: HR ASSISTANT

Location:            DAR ES SALAAM

MAIN PURPOSE

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

ACCOUNTABILITIES

o    List item

o    Carry out the preparation of meals for staff

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

o    Control stock of food so as to ask for anything needed on time, and prepare shopping list and make purchases if required.

o    Ensure meals to be served on time.

o    If applicable set table before every meal and clean it up after each meal.

o    Ensure cleanliness of all facilities, utensils and equipment.

o    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.

o    Look after all equipment provided.

o    Keep an inventory of MSF kitchen utensils and equipment, i.e. plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, etc., and ensure its integrity.

o    Report all important information (lost, robbery, damages, deterioration, incident, etc.).to superior

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Essential literacy, course on cooking desirable

Experience: 

• Previous experience as a cook desirable

Languages:

o    Good English spoken and written desirable, and Kiswahili are essential.

Competencies:

o    Commitment

o    Flexibility

o    Stress Management

o    Results

o    Teamwork Service

Women, or any person feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.