Our Chalet is recruiting for a Catering Coordinator
7 January 2011
Catering Coordinator at Our Chalet, Switzerland
One of the WAGGGS four World Centres, Our Chalet is an international gathering place for members and families of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, providing opportunities to meet and share experiences. Our Chalet offers accommodation, international volunteering programmes and employment opportunities and a wide range of outdoor activities.
We are currenty looking for someone to manage the on site catering at the Centre for guest meals and staff. You will be responsible for menu planning, food ordering, meal preparation and kitchen health, safety and hygiene. In addition you will supervise and train volunteer staff working with you in Catering.
You will have experience in food preparation and catering, working with young people, teamwork, excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working in an international team and good organisational and time management skills. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, with a working knowledge of German desirable.
This is a contract position initially for twelve months, which may be extended subject to having the permission to remain and work in Switzerland*. Shared staff accommodation in the local area and meals during working hours are provided, medical insurance coverage, plus a salary of CHF 1,950.00 per month (with deductions in accordance with Swiss Law).
* Work permit/visa restrictions apply to applicants from outside the European Union (EU)
Closing date for completed applications is 31 January 2011. To apply for the Catering Coordinator position at Our Chalet please send your current resume (with details of relevant work experience and qualifications, contact details, nationality and Guide/Scout member organisation), and a cover letter detailing how you address the requirements of the position and why you feel you are suited to work at Our Chalet.
Expected start date is mid March 2011.
Please send your completed application to:
Our Chalet
Hohliebeweg 1
CH-3715 Adelboden
SWITZERLAND
For more information about Our Chalet please visit ourchalet.ch. For more details about this position contact og +41 (0) 33 673 1226.