Cleaner / Cook at CARE International

CARE International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cleaner / Cook

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Family: Admin

Job Summary

• To provide efficient and effective cleaning support and cook at the Office / Guest House in Dikwa including ensuring that the general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standard.

Job Responsibilities 1

• Ensure office space is kept tidy 
• General cleaning of all Guest House 
• Dusting and cleaning of all furniture (Bookshelves, Photo frames, Cabinet, TV, DSTV etc.)
• Emptying and cleaning of all dustbins, shredders and ash trays
• General cleaning of all glass doors and windows
• General cleaning of all partition and wooden doors
• General cleaning of all electrical gadgets (Light fittings, electrical switches, A/C Vents etc.)
• Cleaning of all Carpeted floor where available
• Washing of all hard floors (Marble, granite, Terrazzo, and Ceramic tiles) and all corridors and stairways
• General cleaning and disinfecting of all toilets (WCs, Urinal bowls, Wash-hand basins and showers)
• Washing of all wall finishing and tiles
• General cleaning and removal of cobwebs from all ceilings and corridors
• General cleaning of the designated areas for cleaning and litter control of the surrounding
• To provide efficient and effective cleaning support and cook at the Office / Guest House in Maiduguri, including ensuring that the general appearance of the building and surroundings are maintained in accordance with the required standard.

Job Responsibility 2
Ensure routine sanitation:

Weekly Schedule:

• Buffing, Scrubbing and polishing of hard floors and walls
• Cleaning and polishing of all wooden and metal surfaces
• Removal of cobwebs
• Cleaning of all ceiling and A/C Vents
• Cleaning of window frames and glass.

Job Responsibility 3
Cooking / Food Hygiene 

• Measure and assemble ingredients for menu items
• Prepare meals during dining hours
• Maintain accurate food inventories
• Properly store food items at appropriate temperatures
• Rotate stock items as per established procedures
• Restock kitchen for subsequent shifts
• Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation
• Keeps records and accounts of food purchases
• Ensure that the food prep area and kitchen are cleaned and sanitized at the end of your shift.

Monthly Schedule:

• Cleaning of internal light fittings
• Cleaning of window sills

Quarterly Schedule:

• Dusting / cleaning of lights and fittings including air conditioners grill, all surfaces and objects
• Washing and shampooing of carpets where necessary
• Polishing of all wooden surface.

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two to three years operational experience
• Culinary or Food Management degree preferred
• Relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is also acceptable
• Cooks possess a highly developed sense of customer service and interpersonal skills including high integrity, respect for all individuals
• Cook / Cleaner must be strong team players and people developers, and the knowledge of and adherence to workplace safety procedures
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team.

Key Working Relationships: 

• Direct supervisor: Admin Assistant 
• Reporting supervisor: Project Manager GAC

Application Closing Date
28th April, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This position is 100% BASE location.