Topic: Cook / Steward (IITA)

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Cook / Steward (2-year renewable contract): http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_...876&zoneid=391
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Duties:
Successful candidates will among others things:

• Cook stock, sauces, soup, stews, vegetables and serve food at the counter
• Write indent and collect food materials from the store
• Cook breakfast, lunch and dinner on shift basis
• Correct and properly arrange chillers and tidy up kitchen store before and after service
• Observe all food safety and hygiene rules
• Carry out general cleaning of all food preparation and service areas and also the fridges, burners, working tables, pots, pans during and at close of work.
• Work in all sections of the kitchen (as may be directed by the supervisor) so as to develop multi skill talent
• Carry out any other jobs assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience:

• Minimum of ND in Catering & Hotel Management with at least 2 years or WASC/C&G plus 4 years catering experience in a standard outfit.
• Successful candidate should be able to cook and present African & basic continental food,
• He/she should be willing to learn & accept responsibilities assigned.
• He must be a good team player and should be ready to work long hours and during holidays.
• Experience in House keeping & custodian services will be added advantage.

Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria not later than one week (Closing date: 31/10/2011) from the date of this publication.

Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application. Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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