Embassy of Finland in France is looking for a Chef de Cuisine
The Embassy of Finland in Paris is recruiting a Chef for a fixed-term employment (18 months) starting in April 2024 or as mutually agreed. The Chef will have a significant role in the events organised by the Embassy during the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. If you are a professional, who is inspired by northern cuisine and passionate about food, join the Finnish Embassy team in Paris!
The Embassy of Finland in France is seeking to recruit a full-time Chef, whose tasks include the planning and implementation of high-quality events that vary from small meals to formal dinners and receptions.
Main responsibilities
- Designing creative and innovative menus for official functions, reflecting Nordic and Finnish food heritage and culture
- Implementing different meals while keeping in mind environmental responsibility
- Running the kitchen with a full compliance of professional health and safety regulations
- Sourcing and purchasing high-quality supplies and equipment for the kitchen and maintaining them
Essential requirements
- Professional training, a diploma in culinary arts
- Previous experience as a Chef (demanding tasks)
- Availability for flexible working hours depending on event requirements
- Experience in planning meals and organizing large events
- Excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as a part of a team as well as under pressure
- Good written and oral communication skills in English, despite one’s native language
The position starts in April 2024 with an initial 18-months fixed term contract. The person selected for the post will be subject to the terms and conditions of locally hired personnel, under the French labour law. The probationary period is one month and the working time is 35 hours per week.
Further details regarding the position are available from Ms. Sari Lietsala (firstname.lastname(a)formin.fi, tel. +33 1 44 18 19 34).
How to apply
Applications must be submitted by email to the following address: sanomat.par(a)gov.fi. The last date for the applications is 27 March 2024. Please write in the subject line: Chef de Cuisine.
The application should contain, in English or Finnish, a letter of motivation, your CV, a salary request and nominated referees with contact details.
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