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Background:

Established in 2006 through a partnership between the Government of Afghanistan, the Government of France, La Chaîne de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network, FMIC has become Afghanistan’s leading tertiary healthcare institution and a regional centre of excellence. Operated by the Aga Khan University, FMIC delivers high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with international standards while serving as a hub for education, research, and innovation.

Over the past two decades, FMIC has provided healthcare services to more than 2.6 million patients, performed over 6,000 cardiac surgeries, and introduced numerous medical advancements, including Afghanistan’s first open-heart surgery and a range of specialised diagnostic and treatment services. Through telemedicine, outreach programmes, and financial assistance initiatives, FMIC continues to expand access to quality healthcare for underserved populations across the country.

Beyond clinical care, FMIC plays a vital role in strengthening Afghanistan’s health system through the training of healthcare professionals, postgraduate medical education, and the promotion of innovation and evidence-based practice. As it enters its third decade of service, FMIC remains committed to excellence, equity, and sustainable healthcare development, improving health outcomes and transforming lives across Afghanistan and the region.

Job Responsibilities:

• Requesting the needed quantity of food materials on daily basis from the related supervisor.
• Cooking and preparing of food for FMIC staff, Patients and patient attendants.
• Cooking food for the patients according to the physician’s diet order.
• Cooking and preparing food of the best quality and on time.
• Responsible for cleanliness of food, dishes and cafeterias.
• Guiding and using from the strength of the kitchen staff.
• Provide food replenishment during service hours as assigned by Chef.
• Perform basic food preparations, make bread slices, portion salads, fruits, desserts, light     snacks and other bulk food.
• Prepare hot and cold beverages using standard recipes and guidelines.
• Arrange serving pans, utensils and other equipment needed to set up, prepare and maintain the various serving lines/stations for service of food and beverages to guests or other patrons as assigned.
• Arrange and serve food, beverages in cafeterias service.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

• Having sound knowledge of food safety, food and place hygiene, food preparation and food presentation with high costumers’ satisfaction behaviors.
• Ability to prepare all kinds of fast foods.
• Ability to prepare all kinds of national and international foods.
• Good time management and reliability and managing kitchen supplies and food storage properly.
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions in English language.

Dear applicant,

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following email address:

hr@fmic.org.af

Please note:  

You are allowed to apply only before the closing date.

Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.

If you are not invited for a written test or interview within a four-week period of time, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.

Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if you are selected.

 Best regards,

FMIC HR Team