Suomen suurlähetystö Riadissa hakee kokkia
The Embassy of Finland in Riyadh is recruiting a Chef starting in April 2024 or as mutually agreed. The Chef will work at the residence and under the direct supervision of the ambassador and have a significant role in the events organised by the Embassy. If you are a professional, who is inspired by northern cuisine and passionate about food, join the Finnish Embassy team in Riyadh!
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, preferably 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 team leader and 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 probation period of 6 months. The person selected for the post will be subject to the terms and conditions of locally hired personnel, under Saudi Arabian Labour and Workmen law. The regular working time is 36,15 hours per week.
Further details regarding the position are available from Mrs. Henrietta Hindström (firstname.lastname(a)gov.fi.
How to apply
Applications shall be submitted by email to the following address: sanomat.ria(a)gov.fi. The last date for the applications is 15 April 2024. Please write in the subject line: Chef position application
The application should contain, in English or Finnish, a letter of motivation, your CV, a salary request and nominated referees with contact details. During the application process, the candidates may be asked to provide cooking samples.
A candidate for the position will be subject to a security clearance with the consent of the applicant (Act on Security Assessments 726/2014).
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By applying for the 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).