Cook & Cleaner

Job Summary The Cook & Cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic office and guesthouse environment while preparing nutritious meals for staff, guests, and official meetings. The position plays an important role in ensuring a healthy workplace and supporting the smooth operation of the organization's daily activities. Key Responsibilities A. Cooking Responsibilities Prepare daily meals, tea, and refreshments for staff, visitors, and official meetings as required. Develop meal plans and prepare food in accordance with approved menus and nutritional standards. Ensure all food is prepared hygienically and safely. Wash, cut, and prepare ingredients before cooking. Properly store food items and monitor their freshness and expiration dates. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen at all times. Monitor kitchen supplies and inform the supervisor of replenishment needs. Minimize food waste through proper planning and storage. Ensure safe handling of kitchen equipment and cooking appliances. B. Cleaning Responsibilities Clean offices, meeting rooms, kitchen, washrooms, guesthouse, and other assigned areas daily. Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust office premises. Clean windows, furniture, doors, and office equipment as assigned. Empty waste bins and dispose of garbage in designated areas. Replenish soap, tissue paper, drinking water, and other hygiene supplies. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the office. Report any maintenance issues or damages to the Admin Officer. C. Inventory & Asset Management Maintain proper use and care of kitchen utensils, cleaning equipment, and office supplies. Assist in maintaining inventory records of kitchen and cleaning materials. Report shortages or damaged items promptly. D. Health, Safety & Compliance Follow food safety, hygiene, and occupational health standards. Wear appropriate protective equipment when required. Comply with the organization's policies, Code of Conduct, safeguarding principles, and security procedures. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. E. Other Duties Support administrative staff during meetings, workshops, and official events by serving refreshments. Assist with guesthouse preparation for visitors when requested. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor that are relevant to the position. Job Requirements Good cooking skills with the ability to prepare a variety of local meals. Knowledge of food hygiene and sanitation practices. Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization. Honest, trustworthy, and dependable. Good time management and organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Respectful attitude toward colleagues and visitors. Physically fit and capable of performing cleaning duties. Language Requirements Fluency in Dari or Pashto . Core Competencies Integrity and accountability. Teamwork and cooperation. Respect for diversity. Service orientation. Attention to detail. Reliability and punctuality. Commitment to maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Code of Conduct The Cook & Cleaner is expected to comply fully with the organization's: Human Resources Policies Code of Conduct Safeguarding and PSEA Policies Anti-Fraud and Anti-Corruption Policies Health and Safety Procedures Security Guidelines