Humanitarian Field Hub Cook at Committed To Good (CTG)

Committed To Good (CTG) is an award-winning private sector company that enables humanitarian and development projects in conflict zones. As a people solutions business, we recruit, deploy and manage the right people with the right skills to implement projects in the world’s toughest regions.

Having worked in more than 25 fragile and conflict-affected countries, we pride ourselves on hiring 90% local employees, providing decent, dignified work and new opportunities in fragile communities. 90% of our turnover goes back into the local economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Humanitarian Field Hub Cook

Vacancy ID: VAC-12381
Location: Banki, Borno
Start date: 01-Sep-2024
Duration: 2 months (renewable)

Overview of Position

• Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator & humanitarian hub management staff & with direct supervision of the Red Roof Kitchen Supervisor (Chef), the successful candidate will be responsible for overall operation & management of the kitchen in Banki field humanitarian hub.

Role Objectives

• Prepare weekly food & beverage plan of Banki hub.  
• Prepare supplies requests for the week, in coordination with the Field Hub Manager.
• Verify the quality of supplies delivered in a timely manner, is acceptable & passes the minimum quality standard of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all staff observe Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to maintain quality & cleanliness of the food & facilities of the restaurant, kitchen & bar.
• Exercise overall management of the kitchen & dining area & ensure the services are provided smoothly.
• Have good personal hygiene & ensure that kitchen area, kitchen equipment, serving area & food storage facilities are maintained with a high hygienic awareness.
• Responsible for the management of kitchen waste.
• Continuously develop / innovate a new menu to provide a good variety of food being served at the dining area at the Banki field hubs.  
• Perform such other duties as may be required.

Project reporting:

• This role works under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator & humanitarian hub management staff & with direct supervision of the Red Roof Kitchen Supervisor (Chef).

Key Competencies

• High School Education.
• Minimum of 1 year/s of demonstrable relevant Hotel & Hospitality experience (essential).
• Previous experience in a similar capacity.
• Understanding of the importance of health & hygiene.
• Must be proactive & a great team player & a fast learner.
• Fluency in English, Hausa & Kanuri.
• Takes responsibility for action & manages constructive criticisms.
• Works effectively well with client & stakeholders.
• Promotes continuous learning for self & others.
• Listens & communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Actively seeks new ways of improving programs or services.
• Develops effective partnerships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Identify ways & implement actions to improve performance of self & others.
• Plans work, anticipates risks & sets goals within area of responsibility.
• Displays mastery of subject matter.
• Contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns & promotes equal gender participation.
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions.
• Works with internal & external stakeholders to meet resource needs of our client (optional depending on position level).

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (essential).
• Fluent in Kanuri (essential).
• Fluent in Hausa (essential).

Additional information:

• Internals of the organization & NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first tier candidates.
• This vacancy is also open to second tier candidates who reside in Banki.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements & security clearances.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2024.