Description

Job Description

Job title:

Cook

Work Location:

Kono

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Kitchen Supervisor

Line Management

No

Duration of Contract

12 months with possibility of Extension.

Requisition #

Application Status

External Advert

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

A cook is responsible for preparing food, ensuring quality and safety, and maintaining a clean kitchen. Cook a variety of dishes using differnet methods, such as grilling, baking, frying, boiling or steaming. Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, follow proper food handling and storage procedures, and comply with all health and safety regulations. Key duties include following recipes to prepare ingredients and cook dishes, plating meals attractively, and work collaboratively with other kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in cooking, baking and the preparation of quality foods of different kinds.
• Participate fully in the preparation and cooking of foods of all types, either on a regular basis for special functions/events.
• Work with head chef in checking of all purchased supplies for quality and account for each delivered item.
• Work closely with other head chef to create menu items and determine food inventory needs.
• Ensures that the Kitchen and its environs meets all regulations, including sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Responsible for the food that comes out of the kitchen, from conception to execution.
• Check the quality and quantity of cooking products in the kitchen.
• Work with head chef to estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
• Order or requisite for food stuff and other supplies needed to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
• Ensure all ingredinets are fresh and that the final dishes are of high quality, tasty and presented attractively.
• Prepare and assemble orders accurately and efficiently, often in a fast – paced environment.
• Performs other departmental duties as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor as and when the need arises

  Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
  • Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
  • Disciplined and ready to take the janitorial work seriously
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
  • Energy and stamina to withstand long working hours and often stressful conditions
  • Having fast analytical skills for risk assessment and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Interest in social justice, healthcare, and a preferential option for the poor
  • Demonstrate ability to interact professionally with multicultural staff, the patient that we serve and partners
  • Professional proficiency in Krio is required. Proficiency in English is desired
  • Must not hold dual employment
  • Ability to read, write and able to understand workplace communication processes.

  • Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

    Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those, we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

    The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organization’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

    As a participant in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

    Social Justice

    We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the centre of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

    Method of Application.

    Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Thursday 20th November, 2025.