Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is an international, non-profitable, non-governmental humanitarian relief organization with its head quarter in Birmingham, UK. It enjoys consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and is a signatory to the Code of Conduct for International Red Cross and red Crescent Moments and NGOs in Disaster Relief. Islamic Relief has been working in Afghanistan for more than 23 years, providing emergency relief and implementing life-changing development projects for some of the most vulnerable people in the country. Islamic Relief set up our first Afghanistan office in 1999. Since then, IRA continued providing assistances in emergency relief, food security, livelihood, education, health, nutrition, shelter, orphan sponsorship, Ramadan and Qurbani programmes.

Job Summary

Cook will be responsible for the following tasks:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks menu items in proper quantities per the planned and scheduled menu for IRW staff.
• Planning day-to-day food items for cooking.
• Getting money from admin/finance based on the amount allocated in the schedule on a daily basis.
• Prepare accurate food expense receipts and clear accounts on a weekly basis with admin/finance.
• Using proper tasting techniques to ensure quality taste and meet standard quality.
• To ensure the kitchen and dining areas are always kept clean.
• Maintain sanitation, Health hygiene, and safety standards in work areas.
• Prepares tea and coffee for all department staff in the morning and over the day at the snack bar as needed.
• Checking the snack bars in the afternoon for the additional need for tea and coffee.
• Collects all the teapots, cups, and trays from all departments at the end of the day.
• To perform his duty punctually per the working hours fixed by the office and will be vigilant during all working hours.
• Schedule activities with the supervisor, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirement:

• At least 12 grades graduated. Knowing basic English is preferred.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 3 years related working experience in a professional environment. Experience with international NGOs is preferred.

Preferred Skills:

• Good understanding of kitchen/food preparation hygiene. 
• High level of personal hygiene.
• Fluent in Dari/Pashto
• Good Communication Skills
• Planning and organizing skills including the ability to execute tasks with minimum supervision.
• Discipline and punctuality
• Stress tolerance and patience
• Maintain a professional relationship with IRW Employees and guests.
• Strong sense of client service
• Good communication skills

Interested and qualified national candidates should submit a cover letter explaining their motivation and updated CV to the following link:

Cook | Jobs.af

Cook | Jobs.af/Apply

The closing date for accepting applications is 04-August-2024

Please clearly state the Vacancy Announcement number and title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. 

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered and only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.