Humanitarian Field Hub Cook

Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator & humanitarian hub management staff & with direct supervision of the Red Roof Kitchen Supervisor (Chef), the successful candidate will be responsible for overall operation & management of the kitchen in Banki field humanitarian hub.

• Prepare weekly food & beverage plan of Banki 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 & passes the minimum quality standard of the kitchen.

• Ensure that all staff observe Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to maintain quality & cleanliness of the food & facilities of the restaurant, kitchen & bar.

• Exercise overall management of the kitchen & dining area & ensure the services are provided smoothly.

• Have good personal hygiene & ensure that kitchen area, kitchen equipment, serving area & 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 Banki field hubs.  

• Perform such other duties as may be required.

This role works under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator & humanitarian hub management staff & with direct supervision of the Red Roof Kitchen Supervisor (Chef).

• High school education. 

• Previous experience in a similar capacity.

• Understanding of the importance of health & hygiene.

• Must be proactive & a great team player & a fast learner.

• Fluency in English, Hausa & 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.

• Displays mastery of subject matter.

• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.

• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.

• Works with internal & external stakeholders to meet resource needs of our client (optional depending on position level).

This role has no team management responsibility.

• Internals of the organization & NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first tier candidates.

• This vacancy is also open to second tier candidates who reside in Banki.

• 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.