The Permanent Delegation of Finland to the OECD in Paris is recruiting a Chef de Cuisine

Main responsibilities



The Chef de Cuisine will design and prepare high-quality events that vary from small, informal meals to formal dinners and receptions. Most of the work will take place at the ambassador’s residence and at the premises of the Permanent Delegation (1, Place de Finlande). The Chef will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing high-quality supplies and kitchen equipment, and for maintaining them. She/he will also be tasked with some light maintenance duties at the ambassador’s residence.



Essential skills

Professional training in culinary arts 

Previous experience as a Chef 

Availability for flexible working hours, depending on event requirements

Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills as well as capacity to work efficiently as part of a team

Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Good knowledge of English

Other qualities

Basic knowledge of French

Knowledge of Nordic culinary traditions, or willingness to learn

Unless otherwise agreed, the position will start between 1 December 2022 and 1 February 2023 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 labor law. The probationary period is three months and the working time is 35 hours per week. Further details regarding the position are available from Ms. Sari Lietsala ([email protected], tel. +33 1 44 18 19 34).  

Your application should contain (in Finnish or in English) a letter of motivation, CV, salary request and nominated referees with contact details. Please include copies of any culinary certificates or qualifications. The application should be submitted at the latest on 31 October 2022 by e-mail to the following address: [email protected]

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