Cook / Cleaner (Maternity Cover) at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

Prepare meals for patients and MSF staff according to hygiene standards and security rules to ensure their nutritional needs are met. Execute housekeeping, cleaning and tidying activities to maintain public and staff private areas in good condition.

Cooking Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for staff according to schedules
• Follow all hygiene standards and security rules
• Control food stock and prepare shopping lists; make purchases as required
• Ensure meals are served on time
• Set tables before meals and clean up after each meal
• Maintain cleanliness of all facilities, utensils and equipment
• Ensure provision of drinkable water throughout the day; maintain water filters and change batteries as necessary
• Care for all equipment provided
• Maintain an inventory of MSF kitchen utensils and equipment (plates, glasses, cutlery, cookware, etc.) and ensure their integrity
• Report important information to supervisor (losses, theft, damages, deterioration, incidents, etc.)

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets and other rooms by brushing and mopping
• Clean and tidy tables (coffee table, dining table, kitchen table, cooker, etc.)
• Open windows in the morning and close them in the evening
• Manage waste disposal
• Wash curtains every 3 months
• Wash duvets and blankets monthly (if not using duvet cover) or every 3 months (if using duvet cover)
• Wash sofas and pillowcases
• Keep premises properly locked (doors, windows) when leaving

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure all appliances are off and secure before leaving (washing machine, dryer, fan, stove, etc.)
• Report maintenance issues to supervisor