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QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
An exciting opportunity has arisen to hire a Cook for in-house catering for representational events hosted by Her Majesty’s Consul General and/or Her Majesty’s Ambassador and other departments.
The British Consulate General in Istanbul is part of a world-wide network representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Cook to design and deliver high quality innovative menus at the Consulate General.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Menu planning and preparation of meals for guests to required standards;
- Provide advice and guidance regarding menu’s, create appropriate menus which take account of dietary & nutritional factors for all official events and HMCG's private daily requirements;
- Responsibility for food and beverage costs, budgeting, storage and stock control;
- Carryout purchase of all food commodities required in accordance with and timed to coincide with daily, weekly and function menus.
- Provide account, receipt, storage and stock control of all purchased food commodities in accordance with FCDO regulations;
- Responsible in ensuring kitchen areas and all tools/ equipment including work surface and fridge are properly kept to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and in compliance with health and safety regulations
- Liaison with events manager and other staff on all aspects of catering;
- Correct and effective use cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and utensils in accordance with manufactures’ instruction and in compliance with Food Safety Act regulations as applicable to FCDO residence and public catering event
- Responsible on identifying suppliers and placing orders for food within agreed budget and FCDO procurement guidelines.
- Responsibility for placing orders for food and kitchen equipment and support the events team in hiring casual kitchen assistants for large events.
- Establish and maintain good relationships with catering suppliers
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Fluency in Turkish* & English* (both oral and written)
- Experience of preparing meals in fine dining establishments or luxury hotels;
- Professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures;
- Impeccable personal hygiene and working practices;
- Cash management skills and ability to carry out basic administrative work such as completing credit card logs and preparing expense charts;
- Being able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions;
- Being able to work under pressure and complete tasks to an agreed standard
- Efficient in planning and time management;
- Being eager to learn new things and open for continuous personal development;
- Ability to act on manager feedback and suggest further improvement;
- Knowledge of professional hygiene and storage standards and processes”
- Flexible working is required for occasional early morning or regular evening duties. Extra hours worked are compensated with overtime and time off in lieu.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Familiarity with British and world cuisines;
- Knowledge of wines and their appropriate storage and how to match them with food types is an advantage;
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes.
Required competencies
Changing and Improving, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service
Application deadline
17 March 2022
Grade
S1
Type of Position
Permanent
Salary
893.56 USD
Start Date
1 May 2022
Other benefits and conditions of employment
This is a full-time permanent position, 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week with some regular overtime and flexi working expected, including some early mornings and evening.
We want everyone who works in the FCDO to feel respected, valued and fairly treated and We are committed to creating an environment free from bullying, harassment and discrimination.
Commitment of treating each other with courtesy, fairness and respect, regardless of grade
Additional information
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*You can apply with a Turkish CV if you think you qualify for this position.
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