ISLAMIC RELIEF SOMALIA
JOB TITLE: Female Cook
DEPARTMENT: Administration
BASE LOCATION: Mogadishu
Contract Duration: 6 months
REPORT TO: HR/Admin Assistant.
Grade: C
JOB SUMMARY
- Working under the supervision of an administrative assistant based in Mogadishu, the holder of this position will be responsible for cooking for the country office and guesthouse.
- Cooking three meals for the guesthouse on a daily basis and the regular lunch for all the staff
- Prepare refreshments for all the staff and the guesthouse residents twice per day.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Senior Management Team Support Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitoring supplies and re-ordering stock as needed.
- Ensuring that cooking utensils are clean before each use.
- Cleaning and sterilizing food preparation areas.
- Assisting other cooks to ensure that food orders are completed in a timely manner.
- Efficiently resolving problems with staff orders.
- Ensuring that food health and safety regulations are followed.
- Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
- Delivering food order to staff in a timely manner
- Storing all food properly
- Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
- Handling multiple food orders at one time
- Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
- Checking food and ingredients for freshness.
- Arranging and garnishing dishes.
- Ensuring that the kitchen area, equipment and utensils are cleaned
- Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation
- Ensure that all dishes are cooked well and presented in an aesthetically pleasing way
Others
- Be familiar with and abide by the Islamic Relief code of conduct and other regularly issued codes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by her immediate supervisor.
- Avoid being distracted by your mobile or anything else when at work.
- Avoid unnecessary absences without previously informing her supervisor.
- Communicate with all staff in a protocol-like and respectful manner.
- Respect the diversity of the workplace.
Working Hours
- Normal office hours are from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but sometimes she may work overtime to meet deadlines.
- Working on weekends when needed, especially when gusts are coming.
Key Working Relationships:
- Position Reports to: HR/Admin Assistant
Qualifications
- Education: Secondary school certificate or equivalent is preferred.
Work Experience:
- 2 years of professional experience cleaner
- Experience of exposure of NGOs is value added.
- Food handling certification is preferred.
- Familiarity with general kitchen equipment and appliances
- Strong working knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and safety and sanitation practices
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Ability to work as a member of a team is essential.
- Positive courteous and professional attitude
- An individual that can cope work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Able to organize, maintain composure and prioritize work under pressure,
- Work overtime when necessary and on weekends and be able to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Sound knowledge of cooking methods and techniques.
- Proven experience working as a Cook.
- The ability to follow recipes.
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Somali and English.
- Self-motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual.
- Willing to work after work hours and on weekends when needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- A professional with high personal integrity and commitment.
Language Skills:
- English and Somali.
Working Environment***:***
- The position will be based in Mogadishu*.*
How to apply
Islamic Relief Somalia is inviting applications from qualified and Motivated candidates to submit their updated CV and Cover letter explaining how they meet the Job Description.
Application should be addressed to the email: hr.mogadishu@islamic-relief.so on or before March 21, 2024
NB. Please indicate the position name and location in the subject of your email