Cook/ Housekeeper at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

IITA is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize.

IITA seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below:

Job Title: Cook/ Housekeeper

Ref:IITA-HR-NRS2017-008
Locations: Lagos
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract

Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
• Assist in receiving and assigning rooms to guest;
• Assist in preparing and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks;
• Assist in keeping the kitchen clean, keeping record of food items, make beds and lay dining table;
• Account for daily cash sales; 
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• OND in hotel and Catering with at least Two (2) years relevant experience as a cook in a reputable organisation. 

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Have pleasant personality and be clean, smart and honest.

Remuneration 

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
9th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and Cv's. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.

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