Cook

The Embassy of Ireland in the Philippines is seeking to employ a full-time Cook with housekeeping duties at the Ambassador’s residence in Dasmarinas Village, Makati. The Embassy is seeking a suitable person to ensure that the residence is well presented and functions smoothly.

Details:

The Embassy of Ireland, Manila is seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates to support the broader objectives of the Embassy. Candidates must have a permanent, legal right to reside and work in the Philippines. We are seeking to recruit a resourceful and flexible colleague with previous experience to join our team. 

  

Role:

The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the needs of the Embassy, but will include the following:

 

Cook/Food preparation

• Planning, preparation and delivery of menus for official functions at the Official Accommodation;
• Designing creative and innovative menus for official functions and events, and cater for guests’ dietary requirements;
• Assisting with the organisation of functions and event;
• Monitoring of and accounting for all expenditure within set budget guidelines;
  • Ensuring that the kitchen; store rooms and official areas of the official accommodation are maintained;
  • Monitoring kitchen equipment and reporting maintenance issues;
  • Stock control and procurement of ingredients;
  • Liaising with the  Mission’s Office Manager accordingly on all events at the official accommodation; and
  • Any other duties, which may be required.

Management of residence

• Maintaining the Official Accommodation in a representative state;
• Managing all state assets in the Official Accommodation;
• Maintaining and upkeep of the Official Accommodation inventory;
  • Assisting in arrangements for the Ambassador’s guests; and
  • Any other duties, which may be required.

 

Essential Requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:

• Proficiency in the English and Tagalog language, both written and spoken; (language test may be included as part of the shortlisting process);
• Two years minimum working as a cook;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and initiative;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Experience in a similar role or in catering/hospitality strongly desired; and
• A legal right to live and work in the Philippines.

 

Terms and conditions of employment:

• The successful candidates will be hired on a full time contractual basis and will be based at the official accommodation of the Ambassadors;
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with standard office hours; including periodic evening and occasional weekend work reflecting the business needs of the Embassy and in line with local regulations.
• The salary for the position is PHP 327,048.00 per annum. Salaries are paid direct to a bank account, therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.

 

How to apply

 

 

Selection Process:

• Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for a competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above. A second interview is also a possibility;
• Skills test may form part of the shortlisting process.

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