Job Description
Cook (Part-time)
Job Code: ADMIN10021
Job Family: Shared Services
Compensation Band: BB
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development and humanitarian challenge in more than 70 countries.
FHI 360 has been responding to the humanitarian crisis in southern Yemen and along the Western Coast since 2018. Through an integrated health, nutrition, and WASH program, FHI 360 works in Aden, Taiz, and Hudaydah governorates. FHI 360 supports static and mobile health facilities, including rehabilitation, technical support and staff training, and provision of supplies. FHI 360 also works at the community level through health and WASH components to reach additional populations. Furthermore, since January 2020, FHI 360 has served as the NGO co-lead for the Aden Sub-Health Cluster. With a country office in Aden and a field office in Mokha, FHI 360 has a team of 50 national and expatriate staff.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the supervision of the Admin Officer, the Cook will be responsible for preparing lunch for all staff working in the FHI 360 Aden office and dinner for guest house residents. Meals shall be prepared according to safe food handling and preparation standards. Meals will accommodate special dietary needs including being vegetarian, gluten free, lactose intolerant, low glycemic diets for diabetics, and accommodating food allergies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES
- Prepare a lunch and dinner menu weekly for participants in the meal program.
- Prepare well-balanced and nutritious lunch for Aden office staff participating in the lunch program. Prepare dinner for guest house residents who participate in the dinner program. Dinner meals will be packaged and delivered to the guest house prior to the close of business
- Purchase the necessary food items on a weekly basis and manage the funds for the procured supplies.
- Ensure that food handling is sanitary and prevents cross contamination of food borne pathogens
- Maintain a hygienic and well-organized kitchen
- Ensure food waste management mitigates the risk of vermin and insects in the office kitchen and dining room.
- Any other duty assigned by the supervisor
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Knowledge of safe, healthy food handling and preparation, including the use of vinegar or chlorinated water for fruits and vegetables.
- Experience preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals with low saturated fats, and low sugar
- Experience with multi-ethnic cuisine and ability to adjust food preparation for special dietary needs including being vegetarian, vegan, diabetic, gluten-free, low sodium, lactose intolerant, and addressing any food allergies
- Strong communication skills for liaising with administrative staff
- Approachability and professionalism in addressing feedback or requests for meals
- Ability to manage time well
- Collaborative mindset to work effectively all participants in the meal program
Education and Experience
- Experience in a similar role, preferably with an NGO for 1-3 years
- Experience working as a cook in a restaurant or hotel for 2-4 years preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition and diet restrictions
- Basic English language both spoken and written preferred
- Ability to lift objects up to 15 Kgs multiple times a day; able to work standing for extended number of hours.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at