Cook

Job Description

Position: TFU Cook

The TFU Cook is responsible for preparing and cooking nutritious, safe, and culturally appropriate meals for TFU staff and beneficiaries, including patients admitted for treatment. The cook ensures that meals are prepared under hygienic conditions and according to set meal schedules and nutritional standards.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals for TFU staff and admitted beneficiaries as per the approved menu and schedule.
• Ensure the meals meet the nutritional needs of patients, particularly malnourished children, pregnant and lactating women, and other vulnerable groups, as guided by the nutrition team.
• Always maintain a clean and organized kitchen area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Wash and sanitize all cooking utensils, equipment, and the kitchen environment regularly.
• Properly store food items and supplies to avoid spoilage or contamination.
• Monitor stock levels of food items and kitchen supplies and promptly inform the supervisor of any shortages.
• Follow standard operating procedures for food preparation, including portion sizes and cooking methods.
• Dispose of food waste appropriately and in an environmentally friendly manner.
• Ensure respectful and courteous behavior toward all staff and patients.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

• Uphold CARE’s Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
• Must read the Safeguarding Policy and either sign the Safeguarding Code of Conduct or sign a Code of Conduct that is consistent with or references this policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

Safety and Security Responsibility:

• We all have a responsibility to promote a safe and secure work environment, foster a safety and security culture, and ensure consistent application of, and compliance with, CARE Afghanistan safety and security policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Education: Basic level of literacy/education and numerical skills are preferred.
• Language Skills:
• Dari and Pashto.
• Experience: Previous experience of working with/in an office/health facility/hospital of at least one year is preferred.

The holder of this position will be responsible for cooking meals for TFU staff and beneficiaries and will report directly to the TFU In-charge.

Submission Guideline

Please submit your completed CARE Standard Job application form (ACBAR: Application Form) along with an updated CV to: afg.vacancies@care.org.

• Applications submitted after the closing date (12:00 AM) and without the CARE Application form will not be accepted.
• Please indicate the position title and Vacancy Number in the Subject Line (Cook CARE-AF-1165 Ghazni); otherwise, your application will not be considered.
• Note that there will be no telephonic inquiries, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Background Check, Bridger check & Reference check and be compliant and sign up to CARE Afghanistan’s Code of Conduct, PSHA (Prevention from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, and Abuse), and other CARE Afghanistan policies prior to a final offer being made.
• CARE IS COMMITTED TO CHILD PROTECTION POLICY (Available at: Child Protection Policy).

Equal Opportunity Statement

CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

MDS (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme)

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we request information from candidates’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.