Job Description
COOK
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international,
independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organisation that delivers
emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, pandemics,
natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF started working in Yemen
since 1986 and have been present in the country continuously since 2007. Today,
MSF works in 23 hospitals across the country, and provides support to more than
17 health facilities across 13 governorates, in line with our principles of
independence, impartiality and neutrality. For more information, visit our
Arabic website, www.msf-me.org
Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium in Yemen mission is looking for Yemeni
nationals to recruit for the Cook position.
- Location:
Mocha Project
- Contract
Duration – 1 year renewable
- Reporting
to: HR Assistant / HR & Fin Manager
Prepare meals for MSF expat staff, according to
hygiene standards and security rules, in order to ensure their nutritional
needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kitchen responsibilities
- Always
follow all hygiene standards and security rules.
- To
empty the kitchen dustbin every day and carry it to the external waste
area
- Sweep
and mop the kitchen floor every day.
- Wash
the dishes and other kitchen appliances, after each meal.
- Clean
the kitchen tables and seats, every day before and after every meal.
- Clean
the kitchen fridge and cupboards once a week.
- Clean
the kitchen freezer once a month.
- Clean
the kitchen window twice a month.
- Ensure
a full kitchen cleaning (with the help of the Expat Area’s cleaners) once
a month.
- Ensure
that there are enough drinking water bottles and request a water delivery
when needed.
Cooking responsibilities
- Prepare
both lunch and dinner meals every day, and adjust the quantity according
to the number of people present in each meal.
- Ensure
meals to be served on time.
- Make
sure all meals are prepared under a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Make
sure all the remaining food after every meal is stored properly or
rehabilitated for next meal.
- Control
the stock of food, anticipate the needs and prepare a shopping list.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Education: Literacy
essential, course on cooking desirable
- Experience: Previous
experience desirable
- Languages: Local
language essential. Mission language desirable.
Competencies
- Commitment
- Flexibility
- Stress
Management
- Results
- Teamwork
- Service
- Cooking
skills
- Hygiene
skills
How to Apply
Médecins sans Frontières – Mocha
Application Information:
- All
interested applicants should go through link or QR Code below to apply.
Google account is needed.
- Candidates
should submit and upload a Cover Letter and CV in English language.
- Only
online Application will be accepted. Application by email will not be
considered.
- If
you face any issues using this link please reach out to this email
address: msfocb-mocha-jobs@brussels.msf.org (only for queries purposes)
https://forms.gle/UZLQkvLk8KB12gC3A
- Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted!
- Please
note that applications without CV, cover letter in English, might NOT BE
CONSIDERED
- Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No face-to-face
contact or phone contact will be considered.
- Any
documents sent to MSF-OCB (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma,
recommendations letters) will not be returned by MSF-OCB. Test and
interview will be both conducted in English.
- MSF
promotes the inclusion of women and people with disabilities and does not
charge fees or accept any money during the entire recruitment process.
- Selected
candidate will undergo reference and security checks at the end of
recruitment process.
Deadline for submitting applications is on 04/08/2025.