Cook Helper SSA 1 – Beledweyne

WHY JOIN WFP SOMALIA

In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 618 employees who contribute towards making Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners.

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

POSTING DATE:

Opening date: 3rd June 2024. Closing date: 16th June 2024.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

What will you do?

• Assist Head Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.
• Perform cleaning duties; Washing and appropriately storing all cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes.
• Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.
• Assisting with the unloading of delivered food supplies.
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene regulations by ensuring food safety standards are met and followed
• Receive and store food items according to safety and sanitation guidelines
• Plate meals according to recipes and presentation standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Perform any other task assgned by the immediate supervisor.

Do you meet the minimum requirements?

Education:

• Completion of secondary school with at least 2-3 year in food cooking experience or certificate/diploma or high education in catering.

Experience:

• At least 2 years in catering experience or other related field,
• training/courses is required in catering is added advantage.
• Proven experience in cooking food and kitchens management.
• A food handler’s license is an added value.

Language proficiency:

• Somali language is a must & English is the official language of the duty station and an intermediate level of understanding is mandatory.

Are you competent for this job? Knowledge and skills desired:

• Full knowledge of the Statutory Regulations contained in the Health & Safety Act.
• Comprehensive understanding of Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Experience of high-volume catering in a busy work place.
• Fully conversant with various cooking methods like boiling, baking, roasting and steaming.
• Detailed knowledge of seasoning and recipes.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Terms and Conditions

Contract duration: 11 months, Non-renewable.

Deadline for Applications

Closing Date: 16th June, 2024.

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.