Cook

Company Description The Directorate of Guidance and Inspection operates under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye. It is responsible for overseeing labor practices, workplace standards, and social security compliance across diverse institutions and organizations. The directorate focuses on ensuring safe, fair, and legally compliant working environments. Team members support public service delivery and contribute to the effective functioning of governmental operations. Working with the directorate offers the opportunity to contribute to socially impactful and mission-driven work.
Role Description This is a part-time remote Cook role supporting the Directorate of Guidance and Inspection. The Cook will plan and prepare daily meals according to nutritional, safety, and hygiene standards, following any organizational guidelines and preferences. Day-to-day tasks include menu planning, ingredient selection, basic purchasing or coordination with suppliers, and preparing meals that are balanced, safe, and culturally appropriate. The Cook will maintain cleanliness and organization of the food preparation area, follow food safety regulations, and document recipes or procedures for consistency. Remote responsibilities may also include preparing instructional materials, meal plans, or guidance documents for others, as well as coordinating with colleagues through digital communication tools.
Qualifications
Strong practical cooking skills, including meal preparation, basic baking, and the ability to follow and adapt recipes.
Knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, and safe food storage and handling practices.
Ability to plan menus, manage ingredients, and minimize food waste while maintaining quality and nutritional balance.
Organizational and time management skills to handle multiple meal preparations and deadlines.
Effective communication skills to coordinate with supervisors and team members in a remote environment.
Comfort with basic digital tools for remote work, such as email, messaging platforms, and document sharing.
Prior experience as a cook, kitchen assistant, or in a similar food service role is beneficial.
Awareness of diverse dietary needs and cultural food preferences is an advantage.
Commitment to non-discriminatory, respectful collaboration consistent with public sector values.

Work arrangement
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