Cook at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 6 Openings

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cook

Job Ref: STS2025-06
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months’ renewable 
Slot: 6 Opening

Duties

• Assist in the preparation of short-order and other meals as directed.
• Perform all necessary food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and assisting in cooking various food items. Prepare salads and other garnishes as needed.
• Assist in the unloading and storage of delivered food supplies.
• Transfer meal ingredients promptly from storage areas to the kitchen as instructed.
• Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation areas.
• Collaborate with the shift supervisor to resolve any problems and ensure high quality food preparation and service.
• Sort, store and distribute ingredients in line with established procedures.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as needed to meet business demands.
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• O’ level, Trade Test certificate in Hotel and Catering Management with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have a very pleasant personality.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be a good team player and should be able to work under pressure.
• Be willing to work beyond regular hours, including evenings, public holidays and weekends as may be needed.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.