Executive Chef

Summary of Duties:

The incumbent oversees all culinary aspects of the Official Residence of the Head of the mission (ambassador-level), including the planning, creation, and preparation of meals for official and unofficial events (includes formal and informal breakfast, luncheons, dinners, cocktails and receptions) and the purchasing of products, the control of the food inventory and costs, the equipment inventory and maintenance, as well as the planning and preparation of a balanced diet for the Head of Mission and his or her dependents. Supervision of Official Residence staff.

Area of Selection:

This vacancy is open to candidates who have the right to reside and work in Malaysia as well as to all employees of the High Commission of Canada in Malaysia occupying an indeterminate or term position, including emergency employees, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Malaysia does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Diploma in Culinary Arts, Catering or Food and Beverage from a government recognized institute/college/university or an acceptable* combination of education, training and experience.

*  Acceptable combination of education and relevant experience is considered as a total of 3 years or more.

Language:

• Fluency in English or French is essential (reading, writing and speaking). 

Experience:

• At least two (2) years of recent experience (in the past four years) working as a Sous-Chef or Chef in a restaurant, hotel, diplomatic mission, or similar service environment in the Food & Beverage industry.
• Experience in cooking Western and local cuisine.

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general culinary procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of general food quality and safety

Competencies:

• Judgement and Discretion
• Initiative and Action Orientation
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Focus on Quality & Details
• Working with others and Horizontal Leadership

Abilities: 

• Effective interactive communication in English or French (oral and written);  
• Ability to co-ordinate conflicting priorities within short time frames;
• Ability to prepare menus for various types of events as well as cost estimates;
• Ability to lead and supervise a small team

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Experience in baking breads and pastries.
• Experience in meal preparations for large events.
• Knowledge of Canadian cuisine and ingredients.
• Adept with Microsoft office suite programs (Outlook, Excel and Word)
• Experience working with a diplomatic mission

Operational Requirements:

• Basic hours of work: 37.5 hours per week  
• Ability to work overtime (weekdays and/or weeknights and/or during weekends if job demands). 
• Required to work directly with the high-profile officials in a diplomatic environment. 
• Leave may occasionally be restricted due to operational requirements. 
• Ability to lift boxes up to 20 kg.

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• Candidates are required to upload a CV in English or French. It will be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Malaysia does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the High Commission of Canada to Malaysia which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.