CHEF FOR AMBASSADOR/PR OF FINLAND
The Permanent Representation of Finland to the European Union is looking for a chef in Brussels.
As the chef for the Ambassador/Permanent Representative of Permanent Representation of Finland to the EU, your duties include comprehensive planning and implementation of various events (e.g. breakfasts, lunches, dinners, receptions) organized in the official residence of the Permanent Representative of Finland to the EU or in the office of the Permanent Representation. Your responsibilities are comprehensive starting from menu planning, cost calculation and procurement of raw ingredients up to a representative implementation and presentation of food. The work is independent and versatile, although the work is done in cooperation with other members of a small team (in total two chefs and a butler).
We are looking for a professional chef who wants to support Finnish advocacy work in Belgium and the EU with one’s own work. We expect you to have a genuine passion for food and different food cultures. We would like you to have an open mind to expand your own recipes in accordance with the representation's wishes since the needs and themes of the events vary widely.
What we offer:
We offer you a unique opportunity to fulfill yourself through cooking in Europe's ‘capital’, where high-quality food is valued. This interesting job gives you a possibility to organize diverse events, from small breakfast events to lunch and cocktail parties, high-level seated dinners and receptions for a few hundred people.
This is a rare job of a chef in a pleasant work community in the middle of the international EU decision-making environment. As part of the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Permanent Representation of Finland to the European Union is a supportive and encouraging employer. Flexible working hours and a partial possibility to work remotely make it easier to combine work life and free time. The well-being and comfort of our staff is important to us and thus we offer our employees e.g. a small gym, a sauna, and sports and culture benefits. With language training benefits and various other training opportunities, we support continuous learning and skills development.
What we require:
You are required to have at least 5 years of versatile experience in demanding food industry jobs, a driver's license, a suitable education, and at least satisfactory English language skills. Knowledge of Finnish language is an advantage. Being familiar with Nordic food culture is an asset or we hope you have a strong desire to learn more about it. We value good IT skills, a cooperative and flexible attitude, and a self-directed approach to work.
Application procedure:
Please submit your job application, CV and the contact details of your references via email to [email protected], mentioning ‘chef' in the title. The application period ends on Sunday 01 December 2024 at 23:59 (Belgian time).
More information:
This job is a position of locally employed staff and is subject to Belgian employment law. The official job title is ‘Catering and Housekeeping Attendant’ according to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. Administratively the job falls under the Joint Administration of Finnish missions in Brussels. The main locations of work are the official residence of the Permanent Representative of Finland and the office of the Permanent Representation to the EU. The position will first be filled for a fixed period of one year from 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 or by agreement, after which continuation is possible and desirable. The weekly working time is 38 hours. The salary for this position is between 2900-3100€/month gross. The final salary is determined within this range based on the skills and experience of the candidate. The candidate must hold an independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that the right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
A personnel security clearance will be obtained for the applicant with his or her consent (Finnish Security Clearance Act 726/2014). The security clearance may also include a clearance of foreign interests. The applicant may also be subject to a personal security clearance in the country of employment, for which we will provide further information in due course. A security clearance acts as a support for decision making in the recruitment process. For more information on the Finnish security clearance procedure and the rights of the person subject to clearance: https://supo.fi/en/security-clearances(Link to another website.)
For more information about the position, please contact Chef Ms. Emma Alanne ([email protected], tel. +32 473 531 067) or the previous task holder, current Butler Ms. Milla Rautanen ([email protected], + 32 473 524 982). For more information about the terms of employment, please contact HR Partner Ms. My Paasivaara ([email protected], +32 473 522 745).
We handle your personal data confidentially and in accordance with EU data protection legislation. We will not transfer or pass on your information without a justified and lawful reason. Check out our privacy policy at https://um.fi/dataprotection(Link to another website.). By applying for this position, you accept the data protection policy and give your consent to the processing of your personal data (European Union General Data Protection Regulation EU 679/2016).