Cook
Cook meals for staff and manage kitchen effectively
Overview
Cook meals for staff and manage kitchen effectively
You have:
- 3 or more years’ experience with NGOs
- High school graduation
- Pashto, Dari and Basic English
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
WHO ARE WE?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Cook will on a routine basis cook traditional foods for the South Area office National/International staff and compound Local Staff. Overall responsibility of Cooking and Kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure food utilities (tea, coffee, milk) are available in the stock. Report to admin in case anything lacking.
- Ensure the hygiene in Kitchen
- Procure groceries for kitchen daily
- Cook different varieties of foods for national staff based on menu
- Provide meals to all staff based on a schedule.
- Provide evening meals for international staff in case needed
- Ensure availability of food materials stocks in the kitchens.
- Be in charge of kitchens equipment and inventory and responsible for inventory usage.
- Ensure proper hygiene in cooking. Use necessary supplies while cooking.
- Responsible for dish washings of the kitchen.
- Ensuring office kitchens are well clean and equipped.
- Ensure tea thermoses are well filled with water.
- Any other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor.
ABOUT YOU
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- 3 or more years’ experience with NGOs
Education/qualifications:
- High school graduation
Languages:
- Pashto, Dari and Basic English
We Offer:
- Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale
Application process:
Interested? Then apply for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.
DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx
Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considering, please do not attached your CVs.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you had to manage kitchen responsibilities under pressure. | This question evaluates your ability to handle stress and multitask in a kitchen environment. | Provide a specific example of a busy kitchen scenario where you successfully managed to prepare meals and maintain order. |
| How do you ensure hygiene and safety in the kitchen? | Interviewers want to assess your understanding of hygiene standards in food preparation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your process for meal planning and inventory management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |