Field Cook

Overview of position

Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator and Humanitarian Hub Management staff, and with direct Dikwa Field Hub Facilitator, the successful candidate will be responsible for overall operation and management of the kitchen in Dikwa for our client.

Role objectives

• Prepare weekly food and beverage plan of Dikwa Hub.
• Prepare supplies requests for the week, in coordination with the Field Hub Manager. Verify the quality of supplies delivered in a timely manner, is acceptable and passes the minimum quality standard of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all staff observe standard operating procedure to maintain quality and cleanliness of the food and facilities of the restaurant, kitchen and bar.
• Exercise overall management of the kitchen and dining area and ensure the services are provided smoothly.
• Have good personal hygiene and ensure that kitchen area, kitchen equipment, serving area, and food storage facilities are maintained with a high hygienic awareness.
• Responsible for the management of kitchen waste.
• Continuously develop/innovate a new menu to provide a good variety of food being served at the dining area at the Dikwa field hubs.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

Project reporting

• This role will work under the overall supervision of the humanitarian hubs Project Coordinator & humanitarian hub management staff & with direct supervision of Kitchen Supervisor

Key competencies

• Higher education in relevant field is required.
• Previous experience in similar capacity.
• Understanding of the importance of health & hygiene.
• Proactive.
• A great team player.
• Fast learner.
• Fluency in English, Hausa & / or Kanuri.
• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
• Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
• Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
• Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
• Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
• Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
• Internals of the organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as 1st tier candidates.
• This vacancy is also open to candidates who reside in Dikwa only.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.