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 ID: STS2025-06
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months renewable
Job Summary
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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.
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online