Cook/Cleaner

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain Kitchen in a clean and hygienic state on a daily base.
• Maintain a stock of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns.
• Plan for meals and snacks within given budget, procure food items at best quality and price.
• Account for expenditures, providing supporting valid and authentic receipt.
• Procure and serve meals and snacks as scheduled.
• Maintain good hygiene and cleanliness in food preparation.
• Store food properly. Any kind of food cooking in the office kitchen it should be clean, healthy testy and low price.
• Organize and maintain the kitchen, kitchen equipment, cooking utensils and dishes in good, complete order.
• Responsible for all kitchen pots and guesthouse assets.
• Work as gardener and provision of food for guests at the guesthouse/seminars/Trainings
• Follow IRC Food and Hygiene Guidelines.
• Maintain IRC Guesthouse and IRC Office premises in a clean and hygienic state
• On a daily basis, straighten rooms and clean floors/carpets, surface and fixtures in assigned facilities to prescribed standards and keeping with assigned schedules.
• Maintain the order and cleanliness of cleaning supply closets and cabinets.
• Request cleaning supplies and equipment as needed in a timely fashion. 
• Maintain cleaning equipment and materials in good and clean condition.
• Sweep walkways, external stairs and outside at least once a day.  Pick up and dispose of litter.
• Clean windows, refrigerators, fans, air-conditioners, lighting fixtures, as needed or scheduled. 
• Wash carpets as needed or requested.
• Provide laundry and cooking/kitchen services as assigned.
• Provide emergency or spot-cleaning assistance as needed or requested.
• Maintain back –up supplies of water as needed.
• Help to prepare rooms for meetings and other activities as needed or requested.
• Identify and report maintenance concerns, including but not limited to problems with plumbing, light fixtures, window, doors and cleaning equipment.
• And any other task assigned by supervisor

Common Duties:

• Attend and participate in trainings identified/organized by your supervisor
• Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from Country Director
• To report any violations of the IRC Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Code of Conduct. The reporting of violations is an obligation on the part of all staff members.
• To assist where necessary in undertaking activities that aim to prevent the occurrence of sexual abuse and exploitation of beneficiaries by IRC and other humanitarian workers.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as a cook
• 1-2 years' working experience in cooking and supporting the cook
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Very good communication
• Ability to speak and write Pashto and Dari
• Ability to understand and write basic English up to some extend 
• Experienced with foreign recipes  

Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

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