• Experience with British/European cuisine
• Knowledge of special diets and allergen management

• 英国料理や欧州料理の経験
• 特別食やアレルゲン管理に関する知識

Working Conditions

Overview

• Zero-hours casual contract: shifts offered according to event schedules; no guaranteed minimum hours.
• Grooming and hygiene: Chefs are expected to maintain high standards at all times.
• Uniform: Chef’s jacket and apron will be provided as part of your role.

Details

• Normal Working Hours: Your hours of work will vary depending on the requirements of the Embassy and will be scheduled in line with the terms and conditions of employment for Country Based Staff in Japan and ensuring 7.5 hours per day and 37.5 hours per week.
• Normal Working Days: Your working days will vary depending on the requirements of the Embassy and will normally be scheduled between Mondays and Fridays.
• Break hour: A minimum break of 45 minutes if your working time exceeds six hours in a day.
• Non-working Days:  Saturdays, Sundays; and Public Holidays as observed by the Mission
• Overtime:  If, due to unavoidable circumstances, you work overtime beyond normal working hours with prior approval from your Line Manager, overtime premium will be applied in accordance with the Japanese Labour Standards Act.
• Assignment Notice:  You will be informed of the required hours and working days before each assignment. This arrangement offers flexibility for both you and the Embassy while ensuring compliance with labour standards.

勤務形態・条件

概要

• 非常勤契約：イベントスケジュールに応じてシフトをご案内／します。最低勤務時間の保証はありません。
• 身だしなみと衛生管理：シェフは、常に高い基準を維持することが求められます。
• ユニフォーム：職務に必要なコックコートとエプロンを貸与します。

詳細

•  所定労働時間：1日7.5時間かつ週37.5時間の範囲
• 所定労働日数：通常は月曜日から金曜日の
• 休憩時間：1日の労働時間が6時間を超える場合は、少なくとも45分以上
• 不就業日：土曜・日曜および大使館によって定義される公休日
• 時間外労働：やむを得ない事情により、ラインマネージャーの事前承認を得て所定労働時間を超えて勤務した場合、日本の労働基準法に基づき時間外勤務手当を支給
• 勤務通知：各勤務の前に、必要な勤務時間と勤務日について通知。この取り決めは、労働基準を遵守しつつ、従業員と大使館双方に柔軟性を提供するものとします。

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

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