Cook / housekeeper

The British Embassy in Bratislava is part of a world-wide network of 230 Diplomatic Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now seeking for a qualified Cook / Housekeeper (A1) to work at the Residence to cook at events for the Ambassadorial Residence as well as provide housekeeping
services including cleaning and basic household works.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Cook / Housekeeper to work for a diplomatic organisation, preparing high quality food for special guests including Ministers and Ambassadors, at internal and external events. The Cook / Housekeeper will be based at the Residence of the British Ambassador to Slovakia, where they will provide all catering at the house, as well as events and general running of the household. Functions range from large dinners for up to 20 guests, smaller more intimate meals, cocktail events and the Queen’s Birthday Party (for up to 600 guests).

The person should have experience in catering for such functions, using fresh produce to create high quality meals that demonstrate to guest the best modern and innovative British and international cuisine. Besides the cooking skills there will be houskeeping, cleaning and other tasks required to keep the Residence in clean and representative state.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

- Cooperation with the relevant Embassy & Residence staff on individual event tasks and requirements;
- Cook, plan and suggest menus for official events and special requirements following discussion with the Residence / Event Manager;
- Cook and plan menus for day to day requirements (breakfast, lunches and dinners);
- Maintain files of past menus and recipes;
- Maintain list of suppliers of fresh food, gastro-services, delivery companies, catering companies etc.;
- Grocery food purchases, maintaining and providing full accounting/receipts and assisting with record keeping (for budgetary purposes);
- Coordination and supervision of kitchen staff (if applicable) at the events;
- Carrying out maid’s tasks incl. setting up tables, meeting guests, serving tea etc.;
- Cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen equipment to the highest standards;
- Responsibility for the inventory in the Residence kitchen and making recommendations for its development;
- Basic household day to day tasks (e.g. cleaning, ironing, vacuum-cleaning, dusting, washing);
- Reporting any maintenance requirement or repairs needed to the Residence / Event Manager;
- Other duties as required.

Terms and Conditions

This is a full-time position of 5 working days, 40 hours net per week. The person may be required to work at evenings or during weekends. Working hours are flexible and the position is entitled to overtime for extra hours worked. The Embassy is not able to assist with any visas or sponsorship arrangements or cover any costs connected with relocation.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Slovakia in order to apply.

The monthly salary for this position is 1,100 Euro (gross) paid 13 times a year. Meal allowance and uniforms provided. An initial 12 month contract will be issued with the intention for this to become a permanent position.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Slovakia are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Slovak employment law.

Applications

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Slovakia. The British Embassy does not sponsor work
permits. All applicants should submit their CV (in English, up to 3 pages) and Job Application Form available on the British Embassy website https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassybratislava/about/recruitment

Applications should be sent to [email protected] and the email subject line must be formatted as follows: SVK722

The closing date for applications is 2nd August 2016.

Kindly note that your application will only be considered if:
1 Your application has been sent within the time frame requested.
2 All your application documents are in English.
3 Your applications documents are in pdf format.