Junior Cook in Heidelberg bei European Molecular Biology Laboratory

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated chef to join our friendly and dedicated team of 30 Food Services staff at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory Campus in Heidelberg. For the right person we offer a friendly and rewarding career, generous pay and paid weekend overtime.

The EMBL Food Services (Canteen, Cafeteria and Event catering) currently serves 800 to 900 meals daily, taking into account the international background of the customers coming from approx. 60 nations. Lunch and snacks can be purchased with the means of a rechargeable lunch-card. The Canteen menu is international and consists of vegetarian, meat and fish dishes as well as several side dishes, most of which are freshly prepared and some of which are prepared using "front cooking". Catering is provided for courses and conferences run at EMBL’s Advanced Training Centre as well as internal meetings and social events.

The main duties of the position are:

• Preparation of international dishes with the aid of various cooking techniques.
• Preparation of all hot and cold dishes within the framework of the division of labour of a kitchen team, saucier, poissonnier, entremetier, gardemanger, pâtissier
• Arrangement of dishes and corresponding presentation in the free-flow system and thus direct contact with the guests
• Preparation, implementation and supervision of events for up to 500 people in the future
• Participation in the planning and implementation of promotional weeks in the EMBL canteen
• Monitoring and reordering stock, receiving the goods required for the kitchen, taking into account quality and freshness, as well as professional storage of the goods
• Maintaining equipment, kitchen utensils and the workplace, taking into account hygiene regulations
• Joint responsibility for instructing up to 6 trainees
• Independent responsible for cooking and supporting evening events, seminars and courses

The Junior Cook will report to the Executive chef.

Contract duration: Onrolling / Unbefristet

Grading: 3; monthly salary starting from 3.2kEUR after tax

Reference number: HD02465

• You have successfully completed your training as a chef and are characterised by a clean, careful and conscientious way of working
• You have a very friendly and open personality and find it easy to get along in an international environment and in cooperation with international colleagues
• You are responsible and independently recognise where action is needed
• You are able to work under pressure
• Reliability and independence are just as natural as punctuality and flexibility
• Good German and English language skills are essential
• The presentation of a certificate according to § 43 Para. 1 No. 1 of the Infection Protection Act or the health instruction of the public health department is a prerequisite to be able to carry out the work

• Previous relevant experience, also gained in an international context is advantageous

• Above average pay
• A career and safe working environment in top facilities with modern equipment
• Fixed weekday working hours and free weekends (apart from overtime)
• Permanent position with an International organisation
• 30 Days holiday plus national holidays
• Higher pay on Weekend and National Holidays
• Supplied work clothes and their washing

The EMBL Canteen currently accommodates up to 800 meals daily, taking into account the international background of the customers coming from approx. 60 nations. Mondays to Fridays the Canteen is currently open from 11:45 to 13:30, whilst the cafeteria runs its business between 08:00 and 19:00 with later openings planned. Lunch and snacks can be purchased with the means of a rechargeable lunch-card. Both Canteen and Cafeteria also organize the catering of official seminars and events.

Catering for courses and conferences is run at EMBL’s Advanced Training Centre as well as internal meetings and social events. Lunches are served finger food style for up to 500 guests and evening meals in the canteen.

Find out more about the EMBL Food Services here: https://www.embl.org/about/info/food-services-heidelberg/gallery/

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