Cleaner Ethiopia Assosa

Assist in the day-to-day implementation of support functions responsibilities.

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Overview

Assist in the day-to-day implementation of support functions responsibilities.

You have:

  • Experience from working as a Cook in a humanitarian/recovery context or company
  • Knowledge of local language
  • Grade 8 in education
  • Experience of working with other humanitarian organizations for a similar post
  • Handling insecure environment
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect

Position: Cleaner

Reports to: HR Team Leader

Supervision of: N/A

Duty station: Kamashi

Travel: N/A

Duration and type of contract: Fixed Term

Qualifications

Competencies

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies:

  • Experience from working as a Cook in a humanitarian/recovery context or company
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge of local language

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Local language is an essential
  • Grade 8 in education
  • Experience of working with other humanitarian organizations for a similar post

2. Behavioural competencies

  • Handling insecure environment
  • Planning and delivering results
  • Empowering and building trust
  • Communicating with impact and respect

Responsibilities

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Cleaner/Cook position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of the support functions responsibilities. Use actions words such as conduct or assist for the position relevant responsibilities.

Generic responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.

  1. Plan, prepare and serve meals and refreshments for NRC staff and visitors according to plans.
  2. Organize appropriate supplies for the Kitchen as needed, in accordance with daily menu ensuring that the food prepared is healthy, hygienic and balanced and represents the best value for money
  3. Maintain high standards of hygiene in food handling, self and in the kitchen
  4. Inform line manager of any breakages or necessary equipment repair
  5. All fresh food and vegetables must be carefully washed and if required soaked in chlorine tablets prior to cooking.
  6. Ensure cost-effective purchasing of food and other relevant items as requested
  7. Maintains a thorough understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations and apply appropriate operational procedures to minimize risk of injury or accident within the kitchen and environs.
  8. Waste products should be disposed of quickly and in an appropriate disposal
  9. Request purchasing of new materials as appropriate
  10. Undertake any other activities as mutually agreed with the Line manager

Specific responsibilities

These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly.

  • Report any new or broken kitchen asset
  • Keep track of kitchen inventories
  • Prepare meals for special functions
  • Clean the kitchen area and wash up the utensils and equipment

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in cooking in a humanitarian context? The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience relevant to the role. Share specific examples of previous cooking roles, focusing on the humanitarian aspects.
How do you ensure the hygiene and safety of food preparation? This question assesses your knowledge of health standards. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for planning meals effectively? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle communication in a diverse team environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe a time when you had to deal with an unexpected situation in the kitchen? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have with kitchen inventory management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain a positive working environment in the kitchen? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to comply with safety regulations in the kitchen? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no