British Embassy
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
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Cook/Chef, Estates
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Main purpose of job:
Prepare meals and refreshments at the British Ambassador’s residence, including for meetings and events (lunches, dinners, buffets, receptions and social gatherings). Working with external caterers on larger events throughout the year.
Supervise events and the running of the residence. Order and procure supplies, ensuring efficiency and value for money at all times.
Manage all aspects of kitchen hygiene, including cleaning and washing up.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Menu planning and preparation in accordance with set budgets and requirements; adjust plans according to customer’s requirements (e.g. special dietary requirements) and changing circumstances.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene to high standards, of kitchen/pantry areas and all tools/equipment including work surfaces and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensure quality of produce, efficient control of stocks and resupply to ensure value for money and minimum waste, and account promptly and fully for any expenditure.
- Support the Residence Manager in preparing for and supervising larger events, including hiring, overseeing and working with casual staff as required; share information on kitchen requirements and plans.
- Support Residence Manager with inventories (drinks, kitchen supplies, etc.), maintenance and any other Residence needs.
- Support Residence Manager in supervising the Residence Cleaner.
Staff managed:
- x2 Residence Cleaners
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- High quality cooking skills in a range of international cuisines.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in business hospitality, i.e. hotel, private residence, restaurant, catering company, with similar role and responsibilities.
- Strong organisational skills, able to work under pressure delivering a high-quality service.
- Understanding of the impact of the role and security and reputational risks associated with the Residence and wider Embassy; the Residence is a representational platform to deliver UK public diplomacy.
- Ability to change and review practices with other members of the team with a view to improve service.
- Able to work collaboratively whilst showing a good degree of autonomy and effective work and time management, and ability to work to deadlines.
- Attention to detail and ability to plan and manage own work.
- Legal status to live and work in El Salvador in your own right, from time of application.
- At least intermediate level of spoken English and the ability to follow recipes in English.
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- Knowledge and interest in British food and innovative approach to cooking.
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Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
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27 October 2024
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Administrative Assistant (AA)
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Full-time, Permanent
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Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
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El Salvador
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San Salvador
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British Embassy
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USD
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$1001.09 USD monthly
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monthly
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6 January 2025
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The British Embassy is committed to the learning and development of its staff. The Residence Supervisor will have access to online learning resources and will be required to undertake some general training. Limited funding is also available for more specialised training.
This position might suit a candidate with catering experience who is seeking greater autonomy and the change to further develop their organisational skills.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
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Working patterns:
This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week. Due to the nature of the role, occasional early morning, evening and weekend working is required. Extra hours worked will be compensated with TOIL (time off in lieu).
All applicants should have the right to live and work in El Salvador. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits.
The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background check and security clearance.
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and have zero tolerance of bullying, discrimination or harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and an enriching learning and development opportunities.
The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
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