Program Description:     The USAID funded Urban Health Initiative (UHI) Program’s goal is to improve health outcomes of people living in urban areas, particularly focusing on the health of women and children and other vulnerable populations. Interventions aim to increase demand, access and quality of health services. Lead by Jhpiego and implemented by a dynamic consortium of organizations, UHI is implemented in five cities in Afghanistan – Kabul, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Jalalabad and Kandahar.

Job title

Female Cook

Immediate Line Manager

Midwife Head

Base Location

Kandahar Regional Hospital Maternity Ward

Team/ Program

MLMCC

Summary Scope of Work:

The Cook will provide operational support to MLMCC Staff in Maternity Hospital

Responsibilities:

• In charge of food procurement as required for daily operations that include preparing lunch, tea etc.
• Able to cook for more than 30 people.
• Review production schedule to determine food requirements including variety and quantity of food for preparation and to assemble supplies and equipment needed for daily cooking activities
• Seasons and prepares a wide variety of foods such as vegetables, fruits, meats, soups, salads, cereals in accordance with prescribed recipes
• Slices, grinds, and cooks meats and vegetables using a full range of cooking methods tests foods being cooked for quality
• Carves and displays meats, vegetables, fruits, and salads replenishes service lines as necessary
• Completes production sheets and other records as required
• Maintains clean work areas, utensils and equipment
• Caters special events as required
• Attends to day‐to‐day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies,
• Detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and /or other unusual conditions.
• Maintain accurate records for food supplies and freezer/fridge temperatures
• Determines food needs and quantities base upon daily usage
• Maintains standards of Sanitation, kitchen hygiene and food services techniques and safety
• Performs miscellaneous job‐related duties as assigned.
• Immediately report any damage of office building kitchen to line supervisor.
• Well dressed.
• No smoking.
• Punctual and polite.

Assist with supporting staffs (cleaners) while required.

Required Skills & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Primary school graduate and high school will be desirable
• At least two year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Ability to read and write
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies
• Ability to prepare and bake a variety of pastries, rolls and /or other baked goods
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards

Ability to accept receipt of good and supplies.

Please send your CV to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org. For further information about Jhpiego, please visit our website at www.jhpiego.org. Note: Please mention the job title and vacancy number of the position on your email subject line otherwise your application may not be considered. The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: medical and dental plans; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; education assistance plan and more.

Send resumes to Recruitment-AF@jhpiego.org . For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer!