View Vacancy - Chef (08/23 DAR)

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

Main purpose of job:

The Chef will be based at the High Commissioner’s Residence and report to the Residence Manager. The Chef will have overall responsibility for the management of the Official Residence kitchen, hygiene and stock management ensuring a high quality of food preparation, service and delivery for the British High Commission.  

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services, manage stock and inventory accordingly.  Compile food shopping list and checking the quantity and quality of received products
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to establish hygiene and safety standards
  • Source food locally, ensuring these are stored and processed in accordance with good hygiene management practices
  • Oversee and carry out kitchen cleaning as part of the Hygiene Management Plan. Maintain records of cleaning schedule, stock of cleaning materials
  • Monitor sanitation practices and ensure PPE / uniform used to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
  • As a key member in the UK’s Gastrodiplomacy network, plan creative menus with Residence Manager / High Commissioner aimed at promoting the best of UK gastronomy
  • Liaise with Residence Manager / Event Organisers to ascertain if invited guests are affected by allergens.  Ensure food service staff are briefed on allergen content in the food and report back if any guests are affected by allergens prior to service.  Maintain an Allergen Awareness plan
  • Manage temporary kitchen staff hired for specific functions. Instruct other cooks/helpers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
  • In collaboration with the residence gardening team, maintain and cultivate the Kitchen Garden
  • Ensure menus are costed appropriately and delivered within the event budget
  • Secondary level education
  • Diploma in Cookery or equivalent
  • Food Safety / Food Hygiene / HACCP Certificate
  • Previously held role as Head Chef (min 3 years’ experience) or Sous Chef
  • 5 years’ experience in minimum 4-star hotel or similar

Language requirements: 

Language: English. Kiswahili is essential

Level of language required: Fluent

  • Computer literate (Word, Excel, Email, Internet) is essential
Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together, Developing Self and Others
5 June 2023
S1
Permanent
Africa
United Republic of Tanzania
Dar Es Salaam
British High Commission
TZS 1,031,784.85
1 August 2023

Learning and development opportunities:

The British High Commission prides itself on supporting all our employees to develop themselves and their careers. Specific training will be provided for this role, but plenty of wider learning and development opportunities will be available for the successful candidate.

Working patterns:

When there are functions the chef will need to work long hours.

  • Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
  • Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission Dar Es Salaam are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Tanzania.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
    Obtain the relevant permit
    Pay fees for the permit
    Make arrangements to relocate
    Meet the costs to relocation
  • Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
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  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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  • Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6/12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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