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

The British Embassy is looking for a full time chef to prepare and present high quality British/Western and Vietnamese fusion food for official events held and authorised by the Embassy.

 

Based at the British Ambassador’s Residence, the successful applicant will be responsible for designing and preparing menus for a wide variety of functions from small dinners to large receptions.

 

This position would suit an enthusiastic chef who has at least 2 year experience in the hospitality industry, and now looks for a challenging role at the heart of a modern organisation.

 

The job holder will work within a small team and reporting to the Residence Manager.

 

Working hours may vary according to the events diary and a flexible attitude is essential.

 

The job is for an initial period of 12 months and is based in Hanoi. 

 

Design, prepare and present menus for official and private functions as required – 70%

Work with the Residence Manager to propose menus for different functions ranging from set lunches/dinners to buffet receptions or cocktail receptions. Mainly be responsible for preparing, cooking as well as presenting the menus. Take an active role in reviewing feedback from HMA/family and guests. Study new recipes, cooking tips and presentation styles from various sources to improve menus on a regular basis.

 

Manage orders and control the stock of food and supplies  10%

Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies. Actively carry out market surveys to update prices and supplies to ensure quality and value for money. Report to the Residence Manager and get approval before making orders. 

     

Maintain a tidy, clean and safe kitchen in line with the FCO Health & Safety guidance  10%

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness, orderliness and functionality. Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards. Study the FCO Health & Safety guidance and apply it in practice.

 

Prepare and submit receipts which meet financial requirements  5%

Collect receipts and related paperwork in order. Make sure that all receipts comply with the Embassy’s financial requirements and ethics. Support the Residence Manager in managing receipts and preparing financial reports.

 

Supervise casual workers and back up for Residence Manager whenever needed  5%

Supervise and coordinate activities of all casual workers who support the cooking. Act as a backup for the Residence Manager whenever necessary.

  • At least 2 years of professional catering experience is essential, preferably within a restaurant or hotel
  • Creative approach to catering and a passion for food
  • Flexible attitude, resilient under pressure with a proven track record of designing menus and delivering them to a high standard
  • Proven experience in making Western/British and Vietnamese fusion food. Experience in bakery and vegetarian cooking will be an advantage.
  • Candidates must provide cooking certificates they have undertaken.
  • Good knowledge of Health and Safety procedures, preferably within an international organisation
  • Strong time management skills and able to work independently or as part of a team
24 October 2017
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Full-time
39.5
Asia Pacific
Vietnam
Hanoi
British Embassy
1
VND
18,335,290
27 November 2017

This position is being advertised as a full-time, permanent position, with initial one-year fixed term contracts for the first two years.

 

The British Embassy looks to support the professional development of all staff, including the Residence Chef. Previous job-holders have been given training to learn additional styles of cooking and opportunities to job-shadow with other chefs/Residences. Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided to the successful candidate.

Kindly send your cover letter and recently updated resume in English to Nguyen Ngoc Ha at GeneralEnquiries.Vietnam@fco.gov.uk or by post mail to British Embassy, 4th floor, Central Building, 31 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi.

 

All applications must be received before 24 October 2017 at 23:55 Vietnam Standard Time.

 

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. 


Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview where candidates will be asked in Vietnamese (questions on work experiences and skills, based on the core competencies above) and in English (questions to test English communication skills). After that, selected candidates will be invited to do a cooking test on a different day. Details will be discussed at the interview.

 

Interviews for this position will commence during the week of 30 October 2017.

 

The successful candidate should be able to start as soon as possible.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.