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1 Check the conditions You are here

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. A person who has not passed a competitive exam can be recruited, because the entry grade of category C allows direct hiring.

Open to non-civil servants

Category: Category C (staff)

Diploma: Level 3 diploma in hotel and catering, or recognised equivalent experience

The profile they look for:

  • Level 3 diploma in hotel and catering, or recognised equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of hygiene, disinfection and safety
  • Knowledge of basic cooking techniques
  • Good relationship skills with users
  • Rigour, efficiency and ability to work in a team
  • Physical stamina
2 Résumé and cover letter

A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.

3 Apply

Deadline: November 9 (Closes in 8 days)

Apply on the employer's website, using the « Apply on the employer's site » button on the offer on Choisir le Service Public.

See the official offer and apply ↗
4 Interview and answer

If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.

Good to know:

  • Category C post.
  • Post vacant from 1 December 2026.
  • The service makes about 1000 meals a day.

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.