VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Chef
OPENING DATE: August 4, 2021
CLOSING DATE: August 18, 2021
WORK HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: $16,650 per annum (gross salary)
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION
The position is wholly responsible for duties normally associated with the title of Chef, including but not limited to the following:
- Prepares food and drinks for the household, guests, and official receptions, dinners and other functions;
- Makes coffee, tea, and other beverages;
- Prepares dining and serving areas by setting up counters, stands and tables with condiments and silverware;
- Cleans kitchen equipment, pots and pans, counters, and other work areas;
- Prepares meals/snacks on an as-needed basis without detailed instructions;
- Assists in maintaining inventories of consumables and assists in the preparation of representation and ORE claims.
- Create a modern kitchen facility that uses equipment resources efficiently.
- Meet, and where possible exceed, expectations for consistent, quality, healthy cuisine.
- Maintain the highest possible standard of hygiene to meet Health & Safety regulations.
- Respect the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to the environment (saving energy, reducing waste, using organic ingredients).
- Shop for food with thorough records of purchases and effective food cost control.
- Perform other duties as assigned and all tasks within a timely manner. Must be prepared to work frequently in evenings and on weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Solid work experience as a Chef is required. Hospitality and catering experience is a plus.
- Experience/ability preparing European continental cuisine, including desserts is required.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Azerbaijani and/or Russian is desired.
- Knowledge of modern cooking techniques that focus on healthy, nutritious, and elegant meals are required.
- Attention to detail, enthusiasm, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a team are required.
- Knowledge of hygienic work requirements.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
- A current resume or curriculum vitae;
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Hard copies: U.S. Embassy Baku, Human Resources Office
Address: 111 Azadlig Prospect,
Baku AZ1007, Azerbaijan
Or electronic copies:
E-mail: [email protected]
POINT OF CONTACT
HR Office
Telephone: 488-33-00
https://az.usembassy.gov/
