JOB VACANCY

Chef/Cook

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Baghdad is seeking a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Chef/Cook at the Residence. Chef/Cook responsibilities include leading an established kitchen team, setting up menus and preparing high-quality meals for receptions, events and on a daily basis for the Embassy staff.

The employment contract is subject to the labor law in Iraq. Regular working time per week is 40 hours.

Job Description:

• Day-to-day management and operation of the Residence kitchen, including menu planning and preparation and presentation of meals for receptions, events, and, on a daily basis, the Embassy staff
• All food-related requirements of the Residence including Shopping, accountability and inventory of food and beverages
• Preparation and storage of food in accordance with the highest standards of hygiene and food safety
• Ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen area including equipment, utensils and surrounding areas
• Supervising kitchen staff
• Other services and duties associated with the position

Key Requirements:

• A certificate in cooking is preferred
• Proven work experience as a Cook or Chef or a minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar field
• Knowledge and experience in international cuisine is preferred
• Experienced in catering for social events
• Communication capacity in English or German and in Arabic
• Willingness to work occasionally in the evenings, on weekends and at the Embassy’s social events
• Working as a member of a local team in a multinational environment
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Able to work efficiently under pressure with minimum supervision

How to Apply: All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications by mail to (vw-104@bagd.diplo.de ) with the subject line: SURNAME First Name/ Vacancy title (Chef/Cook) in either English or German. The data size cannot exceed 5 MB.

The deadline for applications is 28 March 2025.

Please include a CV and copies of certificates to prove your experience and state your salary expectations. No late applications will be accepted and only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permits in Iraq, if applicable.

The successful candidate will undergo a three months’ probation period.