Assistant Chef

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PIH JOB DESCRIPTION ( ASSISTANT CHEF )

Position Title:

Assistant Chef

Reports to:

Chef

Department:

Operations

Liaises with

All Employees

Supervises:

Cook in the absence of the chef

Work Location:

Maryland

Employment Type:

Full Time

Position Overview:

Purpose of this Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Chef, the Assistant Chef shall support the kitchen operations in his/her functions detailed below and shall deputize for the Chef in his/her absence.

Position Summary:

This position ensures that the chef is assisted in the preparation of food, beverages, and cooking meals in accordance with menus; and service of the same. Ensure the washing of dishes and kitchen utensils; and, support the general cleaning duties related activities as directed by the Chef.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the chef in the preparation and cooking of a variety of foods;
Prepares and cooks food to the highest standards;

Ensures that all food items prepared and served are according to established standards and practices.
Ensure safe Health and Safety practices by:

– reporting of all equipment not working properly;

– observe all hygiene regulations;

– ensure that food is correctly stored;

Ensure that all utensils are clean and in readiness for use;
Serve meal to staff and guest.
Assist in the preparation of store releases and purchase requisition
Assist in the acquisition of food stuff in the local markets
Account for cash advances given to them and kitchen staff under their delegation.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Academic qualification:

Competency Profile:

The key competencies required for the position of Assistant Chef:

High school level education or good level of cooking and production experience

Experience and Expertise:

Two or more years of dedicated experience working as a cook;
Available to work overtime when requested;
Have a clean neat personal appearance;
Special attention to grooming, hygiene care and clean and proper clothing;
Ability to work long shifts and on a seven-day roster;
Good communication skills;
Knowledge of kitchen and food preparation standards;

Strong people skills with a profound ability to take directions.

Organizational 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.

PartnersInHealth (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members –as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partners In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of 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 center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

Method of Application:

All interested candidates are encouraged to send their functional resume and cover letter to: [email protected] on or before October 30th, 2024 not later than 4:30 pm. All open positions with PIH are also posted on our employment website: https://www.pih.org/pages/employment .