Company Info
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Cook
Job Ref.: STS2025-06
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Slot: 6 Openings
Duties
- Assist in the preparation of short-order and other meals as directed.
- Perform all necessary food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and assisting in cooking various food items. Prepare salads and other garnishes as needed.
- Assist in the unloading and storage of delivered food supplies.
- Transfer meal ingredients promptly from storage areas to the kitchen as instructed.
- Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation areas.
- Collaborate with the shift supervisor to resolve any problems and ensure high quality food preparation and service.
- Sort, store and distribute ingredients in line with established procedures.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays as needed to meet business demands.
- Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- O’ level, Trade Test certificate in Hotel and Catering Management with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have a very pleasant personality.
- Have good communication skills.
- Be a good team player and should be able to work under pressure.
- Be willing to work beyond regular hours, including evenings, public holidays and weekends as may be needed.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
17th March, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY