View Vacancy - KL - Assistant Chef, A1

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Cook/Chef

The main purpose of the job is to support the Head Chef in all his duties at the Residence of the British High Commissioner to Kuala Lumpur.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare ingredients for dishes following instruction by Head Chef;
  • Assist Head Chef in cooking dishes for large dinners, buffets and receptions;
  • Assist Head Chef in cooking dishes for High Commisioner’s personal requirements;
  • Assist the Head Chef in plating up food attractively for dinners and receptions;
  • Monitor stock levels of basic ingredients and advise Head Chef when purchasing is required;
  • In Head Chef’s absence provide simple meals for the High Commissioner and guests;
  • Operate commercial cooking equipment such as stoves, cookers, fryers and hotplates;
  • Possess a good basic knowledge of HACCP guidelines;
  • Possess minimum level Food Hygiene certificate or equivalent;
  • Ensure that food supplies are stored properly and used resourcefully;
  • Make sure that the kitchen is clean and organised at all times;
  • Order and check food deliveries;
  • Any other duties that support the Head Chef in his role.
  • Good in spoken and written English
  • Evidence of successful completion of catering course from reputable catering or general college.
  • Basic food hygiene certificates.
  • A passion for food and food preparation.
  • A good palate.
  • An eye for detail and good presentation skills.
  • A desire to learn.
  • Experience of, or interest in, the role of pastry chef.
  • Previous experience not essential, recent graduates will be considered. A simple preparation and cooking test will be given at interview.
30 January 2019
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Fixed Term
36.25
12 months
Asia Pacific
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
British High Commission
1
MYR
2000
4 March 2019

The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, benefits, a leave entitlement of 20 days per annum.  Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided for the successful candidate.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. Staff who are locally recruited by the British High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. You must have or be able to obtain work authorisation in Kuala Lumpur in order to apply. We're able to provide help in securing necessary work permits / visa to the successful candidate, however, any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant. 

All applications must be received before 23:55 on 30 January 2019.

Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.

Start date indicated is subject to change. The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as possible.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.