Job Description

“Cook (Temporary as On-Call) – Sana’a”

For our program in Yemen, we are looking for a Temporary Cook, this position will be based in Sana’a. 
Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

Position: Cook (Temporary On-call as required)
Contract: Part-time
Location: Sana’a
Reporting to: HR/Admin Assistant Sana’a

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the HR/Admin Assistant Sana’a, the Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking meals for guests, ensuring high-quality food, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and adhering to food safety standards. The ideal candidate should be experienced in preparing a variety of cuisines and providing excellent service to ensure expat satisfaction.

Main activities

Meal Preparation:

• Prepare and cook a variety of meals for expat, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks as per the guest house menu or special requests.
• Ensure all meals are prepared with attention to detail, using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Cater to different dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free meals.

Menu Planning:

• Assist in planning daily or weekly menus in line with expat preferences and seasonal availability of ingredients.
• Offer input on new dishes and special menus for events or special occasions.

Kitchen Management:

• Ensure the kitchen is always clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
• Maintain proper storage of food items and ingredients, ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep track of inventory, and assist in ordering and restocking food and kitchen supplies as needed.

Health & Safety:

• Follow all health and safety regulations, including food handling, storage, and cleaning protocols.
• Ensure compliance with guest house policies and relevant local health codes.

PROFILE REQUIRED

Qualification & Skills required: 

• Proven working experience of one year in INGOs as a Cook/ Cleaner.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.) 
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Very good communication skills.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Familiarity with Material Safety Data Sheets.