Daily Worker Cook at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, non-governmental, and non-profit humanitarian organization. We provide medical and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Since 1996, MSF has been working in Nigeria, guided by our core humanitarian values and principles.

We are recruiting:

Position: Daily Worker Cook
Location: Sokoto State, Nigeria
Contract Type: Daily Work
Publication Date: 15 September 2025
Application Deadline: 26 September 2025 (5:00 PM)

Main Purpose of the Role

The Cook is responsible for preparing meals for MSF staff according to hygiene and safety standards, ensuring nutritional needs are met and maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for staff as required.

• Always follow hygiene and safety standards in food preparation.

• Monitor food stock levels, make requests in advance, and prepare shopping lists when needed.

• Ensure meals are served on time.

• Set tables before meals and clean up afterward if necessary.

• Keep kitchen facilities, utensils, and equipment clean.

• Ensure constant supply of safe drinking water, including cleaning and refilling filters or bottles.

• Take good care of all kitchen equipment and utensils.

• Maintain an inventory of kitchen tools (plates, cutlery, cookware, etc.) and ensure they remain in good condition.

• Report any incidents such as loss, theft, or damage to the supervisor.

Requirements

• Education: Literacy is essential; formal cooking training is an added advantage.

• Experience: Previous cooking experience is desirable.

• Languages: Local languages essential; English (mission language) desirable.

• Competencies: Commitment, flexibility, stress management, teamwork, results orientation, and service-mindedness.

How to Apply

Submit the following in an envelope clearly marked “Application for the post of Daily Worker Cook”:

• CV

• Application Letter

• Photocopies of credentials

• Contact details (daytime phone number)

Address:
Human Resource Department
No. 26 Agaie Road, Behind Police CID
Sokoto, Sokoto State

Important Notes

1. Application closes on 26 September 2025 (5:00 PM).

2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within one month, please consider your application unsuccessful.

3. MSF does not provide transport or allowances during the recruitment process.

4. Submitted documents will not be returned.

5. No accommodation is provided for successful candidates.

6. Applications are handled under MSF’s data protection policy and used strictly for recruitment purposes.

Equal Opportunity

MSF is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply.