Position: Cook

Location: Athens

Starting Date: ASAP

Status:  Part Time (6 Hours)

Child Safeguarding Policy

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares 3 meals per day for the youth shelters’ residents
• Operates various kitchen appliances
• Estimates expected food consumption and organizes preparation and supplies
• Ensures food supplies are purchased on time in coordination with relevant departments for approvals.
• Monitor stock and places orders when there are shortages on a timely manner.
• Prepares weekly plan for meals
• In collaboration with staff members, alters dishes based on suggestions or requirements ensuring that allergies and/or specific diet concerns of residents are taken into consideration.
• Ensures timely serving of meals and at the right temperatures as well as good presentation.
• Responsible for cleaning food preparation areas and maintaining a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a cook is required
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• Very good communication skills
• Knowledge of Greek and English is required/ Knowledge of Arabic and/or Farsi is considered an advantage

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV to recruitment@solidaritynow.orgby by Sunday April 15th, 2018 mentioning in the email subject “SN­_Cook _Athens”.

Recruitment processes reflect SN’s commitment to keeping children safe from harm and abuse. Employment is subject to SN Child protection standards, including background checks and adherence to SN Child Safeguarding Policy.

SN is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and from vulnerable and disadvantaged groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the urgency of recruitment, SN reserves the right to complete the process as soon as the suitable candidate has been identified.