Chef

Terms of Reference (TOR) – Chef

Project: Increasing Resilience of Crisis Affected Women and Girls in Tyre (Sour) through comprehensive Livelihood and Protection Services.

1.Objective: The Chef Consultant will play a vital role in training and overseeing the work of Cash for Work (CFW) individuals in the community kitchen. The project aims to improve food security and nutrition for crisis-affected vulnerable families in the Tyre area. The project aims to address the immediate and long-term needs of vulnerable families in Tyre-South Lebanon through a holistic approach that focuses on the safety, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls.

2. Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver training sessions for Cash for Work(CFW) individuals on cooking techniques, food safety, and kitchen hygiene.
• Supervise and mentor Cash for Work(CFW) individuals in the kitchen to ensure meals are prepared efficiently and to high standards.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with the nutritionist to ensure meals are nutritious and meet dietary requirements.
• Provide regular feedback and guidance to Cash for Work(CFW) individuals to enhance their cooking skills.
• Work closely with the kitchen manager.

3. Key Deliverables:

• Regular supervision and monitoring of kitchen operations.
• Reports on kitchen performance and recommendations for improvement.

4. Qualifications:

• Professional chef with formal training in culinary arts.
• At least 5 years of experience in culinary management, preferably in a large-scale kitchen or catering setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience in training and mentoring staff.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.

5. Reporting

• Report to the kitchen manager.
• Provide regular updates on kitchen operations and staff performance.

6. Coordination

• Coordinate closely with the Project Coordinator, kitchen staff, and other project staff.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation.

Duration and Location:

• Part-time position, a 9-month contract position based in Tyre, Lebanon.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience.

Applications can be sent to hr @initiate-lb.org.

INITIATE is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.