View Vacancy – Residence Chef – Part Time (25 hours)

Main purpose of job:

Under the guidance of the Events and Residence Manager, the main responsibility is for the day to day culinary requirements at the Official Residence. To ensure all catering matters and kitchen functions run smoothly to enable the High Commissioner to perform their duties with minimum diversion and attention to household matters. The role involves co-ordinating day to day catering, official dinners, receptions and larger events. You will also be expected to ensure that the food served at Ben Mar is of high quality, represents value for money and where possible, use local produce.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

·       To plan and prepare breakfasts, lunches, and dinners (but not limited to) daily for the High Commissioner and any house guests.

·       Menu planning and preparation of meals for visitors to the house in consultation with the Residence Manager and/or the High Commissioner.

·       To calculate and track menu costing.

·       In consultation with the Residence Manager and/or the High Commissioner, menu planning and preparation of catering requirements for receptions, official dinners and other events. Either in their entirety or together with any outside caterers hired.

·       Sourcing and procurement of quality local produce and ingredients, ensuring there is an adequate supply of stocks at all times. Driving officially provided transport to and from the shops / local suppliers as required.

·       To ensure the store cupboard is always well stocked, replacing basic items as required.

·       Hygienic Food storage. To ensure all food and supplies are stored correctly, with comprehensive stock rotation.

·       Supplier relations. To add to the supplier database, based on quality produce, service and value for money. The database is held centrally so all staff are able to access information, contact names & numbers.

·       To bake cakes, breads & pastries, make preserves, pickles, marinades, sauces and all other items as requested.

·       Health & Hygiene. To be responsible for all health, hygiene and sanitation practices in the residence kitchen. This will include educating guests and staff, to ensure all health & safety requirements are met.

·       To maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen, including regular cleaning of the kitchen and all food and catering equipment storage areas. Ensuring the kitchen floor is washed last thing before leaving.

·       To supervise the work of any other domestic staff member asked to assist with food preparation.

Essential on arrival:

·       Educated to a minimum of CXC level (Inc. Math & English)

·       2 years previous experience as a chef / cook or proven track record in a similar role

·       Full clean vehicular driving licence