Who are we?

Maternity Africa is a Christian-based not-for-profit organization providing fistula treatment and quality maternity care for all marginalized women throughout Tanzania. We do this through clinical excellence and in the example of displaying love, kindness and compassion regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Maternity Africa operates from its base at Kivulini Maternity Centre outside the city of Arusha in Northern Tanzania.

About the role.

The Cook will be responsible for preparing, cooking and serving a variety of meals for patients, staff, and visitors according to established recipes and dietary guidelines. This includes ensuring food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are met at all times.

The best suitable candidate for this role must be comfortable to work in shifts, prepare and serve patients meals according to their special dietary needs, attend to patients and staff with respect, kindness, compassion and love.

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary restrictions (e.g., diabetic, low-sodium, soft foods).
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the appropriate temperature and within designated timeframes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper sanitation and hygiene practices.
• Follow all food safety and handling procedures, including proper storage and labelling of food items.
• Assist with inventory control and ordering of food supplies.
• May assist with special dietary needs, such as preparing meals for patients with allergies or food intolerances.
• Ensure safety measures, practices and safe working environment are proactively maintained at all times.
• May assist with catering for hospital events.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications and certifications, Experience and Skills required.

• A Secondary School Certificate.
• A certificate in food preparation and handling or relevant training in food production.
• 3 minimum years of experience as a cook in a professional kitchen environment preferably schools, hospitals or kitchens that prepared food for more than 100 people in one cooking.
• Ability to prepare Tanzanian African meals.
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• Prepare meals according to established menus, recipes, and dietary restrictions (e.g., diabetic, low-sodium, soft foods).
• Ensure food is cooked and served at the appropriate temperature and within designated timeframes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper sanitation and hygiene practices.
• Follow all food safety and handling procedures, including proper storage and labelling of food items.
• Assist with inventory control and ordering of food supplies.
• May assist with special dietary needs, such as preparing meals for patients with allergies or food intolerances.
• Ensure safety measures, practices and safe working environment are proactively maintained at all times.
• May assist with catering for hospital events.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned.

• Ability to prepare Tanzanian African meals.
• Knowledge of basic culinary techniques and food preparation methods.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

• A Secondary School Certificate.
• A certificate in food preparation and handling or relevant training in food production.