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Head cook

Conseil départemental d'Indre-et-Loire · Local government

En français : Chef de cuisine

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This job in plain words

The head cook prepares and makes meals for the Philippe de Commynes middle school in Tours, about 500 meals a day, 4 days a week. The job manages a team of 6 staff and also manages food and equipment stock.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract agents can apply. A person who has not passed a civil service competition can be hired, because the grade offered is an entry grade in category C.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Vocational certificate (CAP, BEP) · CAP cooking certificate
Experience
Similar experience in collective catering
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract agents. Contract of 3 years maximum, renewable up to 6 years in total.

The profile they want:

  • A CAP cooking certificate and similar experience in collective catering
  • Knowledge of hygiene and safety rules (HACCP method)
  • Ability to lead a kitchen team
  • Meeting deadlines when preparing meals
  • Good knowledge of the GEMRCN national nutrition health plan
  • Independence, initiative and teamwork

What you would do

  • Prepare supply orders and manage food and equipment stock
  • Prepare, reheat and serve meals in the self-service area
  • Lead and coordinate a kitchen team of 6 staff
  • Help design menus within a set budget
  • Monitor cleaning and maintenance procedures

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, linked from the official offer. You can also send your file by post or by email to the Human Resources Department of the Département.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Copy of your latest administrative position order (arrêté de position administrative)

Good to know:

  • Hours: Monday to Friday 6:00 to 15:30, and Wednesday 7:00 to 11:00, which may change depending on the service needs.
  • Physical work: handling heavy, hot and sharp equipment, and working in a refrigerated area.
  • Presence required one evening a year during the school open day.
  • Replacements in other middle schools may be required.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.