AB02000 COOK

Administration Manager/ Activity Supervisor

Administration Manager/ Activity Supervisor

HR & FIN

Prepare meals for patients and MSF staff, according to hygiene standards and security rules, in order to ensure their nutritional needs.

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Carry out the preparation of meals for staff
Follow at all times all hygiene standards and security rules.
Control stock of food so as to ask for anything needed on time, and prepare shopping list and make purchases if required.
Ensure meals to be served on time.
If applicable set table before every meal and clean it up after each meal.
Ensure cleanliness of all facilities, utensils and equipment.
If domestic cook, ensure the provision of drinkable water during the day and when she / he leaves: cleaning, filling the filter and empty bottles, changing batteries if necessary.
Look after all equipment provided.
Keep an inventory of MSF kitchen utensils and equipment, i.e. plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, etc., and ensure its integrity.
Report all important information (lost, robbery, damages, deterioration, incident, etc.).to superior

Literacy essential, course on cooking desirable.

Previous experience desirable.

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

This job doesn't have technical skills.

Demonstrates knowledge of and accepts MSF’s principles

Respects the choices made by the organisation.
Has basic knowledge of MSF’s mission and main activities.
Respects and accepts the medical ethics and principles of MSF.
Knows the difference between MSF’s activities and those of other NGOs and actors.

Accepts changes

Restrains emotional reactions and responds calmly

Is able to continue working or speaking without being provoked to anger.
Walks away from a stressful situation in order to control his/her own emotions.
Carries on talking or working calmly in extremely frustrating or stressful situations.

Performs his/her work

Knows objectives of the job.
Defines tasks to achieve objectives and establishes a working plan.
Reviews and checks his/her work to detect mistakes and to correct them immediately.
Values high-quality work.

Knows and understands clients’ needs and interests

Identifies and has a clear understanding of who the client to be served is.
Identifies clients’ needs and concerns, and provides them with useful information and quick solutions.
Listens to clients and asks them questions to determine their needs and motivations.
Gets to know how the rest of the team works.

Acknowledges the importance of teamwork and cooperation

Is responsible for his/her work because he/she knows the repercussions it has on the team or on others.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with colleagues, is accessible and listens to others.
Cooperates with the team and supports decisions made.
Demonstrates a predisposition to work with others and gives help when asked.
Acknowledges there are common goals as well as individual objectives deriving from the personal plan of action.