About this role
The role is for a Cook based in Katsina, working with Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) as part of Emergency First International. The Cook plans, prepares, and serves nutritious and hygienic meals for expatriate and subscribed national staff in line with PUI standards. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen hygiene, food safety, stock control, and supporting the staff lunch subscription system. The position involves meal planning, monitoring consumption and expenditure, and ensuring a safe dining environment. It requires working under the supervision of the HR Officer to support staff meals and related administration.
What you would do
- Maintain kitchen, dining, and storage areas to high hygiene standards
- Wash, sanitize, and properly handle plates, dishes, utensils, and equipment
- Clean and disinfect refrigerators, freezers, and kitchen surfaces regularly
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures during preparation, storage, and service
- Monitor expiry dates and rotate stock using FIFO
- Keep drinking water dispensers clean and disinfected
- Report any food contamination risks or health and safety concerns
- Maintain and manage the staff lunch subscription list and weekly meal plans
- Record daily meals served and assist in forecasting food requirements
- Promote safe use of gas cylinders and cooking equipment and conserve resources
What they are asking for
- English language is required; knowledge of local languages is an asset
- Secondary education or related diploma; vocational training in catering, hospitality, or related field is preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a cook in NGO/INGO, hotel, restaurant, or institutional catering
- Experience cooking for large groups is advantageous
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards; good stock management and budgeting skills
- Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and have good organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to NGO values and principles; integrity and physical fitness
- Asset: transversal skills such as initiative, honesty, and reliability
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