TFU Cook

Médecins du Monde - France (MdM-F) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including Afghanistan. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.

Scope of Work: The cleaner for the Therapeutic Feeding Unit (TFU) will maintain a clean, hygienic environment to support safe care and feeding activities. They will clean and disinfect floors, toilets, door handles, and high-touch areas according to TFU cleaning schedules and infection-control procedures. The cleaner will properly manage waste disposal, laundry, and cleaning materials, ensuring they are stored safely. Any spills, maintenance needs, or hygiene risks will be reported to the supervisor immediately.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Cook will work under the supervision of the Log Admin Assistant and/or the TFU line supervisor.
• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for up to ten (10) TFU patients and their care givers according to MdM food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensure that all food is prepared using approved ingredients, safe cooking methods, and proper portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, cooking area, utensils, tables, and food serving materials.
• Ensure proper storage of food and ingredients (covered, labeled, correct temperature where applicable) and safe handling practices.
• Prepare meals according to the TFU meal schedule and coordinate with TFU staff for meal timing and patient/caregiver feeding.
• Ensure safe water and ingredient use for cooking (washing, cleaning, and preparation steps as required).
• Clean and disinfect kitchen surfaces and equipment after each cooking session.
• Manage leftovers safely (if allowed by TFU procedure), prevent spoilage, and avoid food contamination.
• Support distribution of food to patients/care givers in an organized and hygienic manner.
• Track and request cooking ingredients and kitchen supplies; update inventory/needs for food items to be purchased.
• Ensure the correct use and storage of cooking oil, detergents, and cleaning materials.
• Report all important issues related to food or kitchen operations (shortage, spoilage, damages, accidents, incidents, etc.) to the line supervisor immediately.
• Provide support to the TFU team as requested (e.g., helping with serving support, basic kitchen support, or additional tasks assigned by direct supervisor).
• The job description may be modified at any time according to changes in MdM activities, with prior notice and agreement between both parties. On demand of the direct supervisor, other tasks may be added to the present list.

Education: 

School passed (minimum education completed).

Experience:

1–2 years’ experience as a Cook, preferably with NGO/INGO programs (additional experience is an advantage).

Hygiene & food safety: must follow kitchen cleanliness and proper food preparation/handling standards.

The interested candidates should submit their applications with the updated CV, motivation letter, including references details to the following email – recruitment.afghanistan@medecinsdumonde.net – no later than the closing date.

The reference Cook must be stated in the application subject to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that MDM-F does not reimburse transportation cost if applicants are asked for interview or a test.

MDM-F does not charge fee at any stage of its recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process.