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PUI is recruiting a Cook in Katsina to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, hygienic meals for expatriate and subscribed national staff. The role covers meal planning, kitchen hygiene, stock rotation (FIFO), and administering the staff lunch subscription system under the HR Officer.
- Work with an international NGO operating in Borno, Katsina and other Nigerian field locations
- Reports directly to the HR Officer
- Contract employment based in Katsina
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PUI is recruiting a Cook in Katsina to plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, hygienic meals for expatriate and subscribed national staff. The role covers meal planning, kitchen hygiene, stock rotation (FIFO), and administering the staff lunch subscription system under the HR Officer.
- Work with an international NGO operating in Borno, Katsina and other Nigerian field locations
- Reports directly to the HR Officer
- Contract employment based in Katsina
- Responsibilities span meal preparation, kitchen hygiene, and cost control
- Must enforce FIFO stock rotation and food safety standards
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Cook at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)
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Oct 15, 2026, 4:02 AM
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Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. PUI has been operating in Nigeria since 2016, initially establishing its presence in Borno State with a field office in Maiduguri. Over the years, PUI has expanded its humanitarian response to deep-field locations, including Monguno and Pulka, and more recently to Katsina State in Northwest Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Cook
Location: Katsina
Employment Type: Contract
General Objectives
The Cook ensures proper food handling, kitchen hygiene, stock management, and cost control while maintaining a safe and welcoming dining environment. The position also supports the administration of the staff lunch subscription system through meal planning, consumption monitoring, and expenditure tracking.
Under the direct supervision of the HR Officer, the Cook is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, hygienic, and balanced meals for expatriate staff and subscribed national staff in accordance with PUI standards.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Meal Planning and Preparation:
Maintain exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen, dining area, storage spaces, and food preparation areas.
Report any food contamination risks or health and safety concerns immediately.
Monitor food expiry dates and ensures proper stock rotation using the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle.
Clean and disinfect refrigerators, freezers, food storage areas, and kitchen surfaces regularly.
Wash and sanitize plates, dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, and kitchen equipment after use.
Ensure drinking water dispensers are clean and disinfected regularly.
Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures during food preparation, storage, and service.
Kitchen Hygiene and Food Safety:
Ensure drinking water dispensers are clean and disinfected regularly.
Report any food contamination risks or health and safety concerns immediately.
Wash and sanitize plates, dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, and kitchen equipment after use.
Monitor food expiry dates and ensure proper stock rotation using the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) principle.
Clean and disinfect refrigerators, freezers, food storage areas, and kitchen surfaces regularly.
Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene procedures during food preparation, storage, and service.
Maintain exemplary hygiene standards in the kitchen, dining area, storage spaces, and food preparation areas.
Staff Lunch Subscription Management:
Record the number of meals prepared and served daily.
Share weekly meal plans with administration as required.
Maintain an updated list of subscribed staff members participating in the lunch service.
Support administration in monitoring meal subscription trends and forecasting food requirements.
Ensure meals are served fairly and according to the approved subscriber list.
Staff Lunch Subscription Management:
Promote efficient use of water, electricity, and kitchen resources.
Immediately report security or safety incidents to the supervisor.
Ensure unauthorized people do not access designated staff accommodation areas when assigned to work within those premises.
Turn off lights, fans, gas burners, and electrical appliances when not in use.
Ensure gas cylinders and cooking equipment are used safely.
Priorities of the Department:
Ensure that the kitchen, cooking utensils and refrigerator are always clean and up-to-date
Plan, organize, and implement cooking activities as per PUI guidelines
Ensure that the kitchen and water dispensers are always clean and disinfected quarterly
Mandatory requirements
Education degree: Secondary Education or any related diploma, Vocational training in catering, hospitality, food preparation, or related field is an asset.
Experience preparing meals for large groups is an advantage.
Language skills: English and Knowledge of local languages are an asset.
Work experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a cook in an NGO, INGO, hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, guesthouse, or institutional catering environment.
Knowledge and Skills
- Basic stock management and budgeting skills.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
- Commitment to the NGO values and principles
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to prepare diverse and nutritious meals.
- Asset:
- Honesty
- Independent worker
- Initiatives taker
- Rigor
- Good physical condition.
- Commitment to the NGO values and principles
- Transversals skills
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Note:
- The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs
- Application Deadline:
- 21st October, 2026.
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