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Kitchen second (second cook)

Département de la Mayenne · Local government

En français : Second·e de cuisine

This job in plain words

You work closely with the head chef to prepare and serve good-quality meals to pupils. The jobs are in Château-Gontier (Jean-Rostand) and Ernée (René Cassin), and two similar posts are open.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The job can be filled without a competitive exam, because an entry-level category C grade is offered.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Vocational certificate (CAP, BEP) · Catering diploma, from BEP to Bac Pro
Experience
Experience in mass catering wanted, and valued
Contract
Civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contracts up to 3 years for contract staff, renewable up to 6 years in total. Full-time, annualised hours.

The profile they want:

  • Catering diploma, from BEP to Bac Pro
  • Experience in mass catering is welcome
  • Good organisation, rigour and quick reactions
  • Team spirit and management skills
  • Good people skills and a teaching sense

What you would do

  • Plan and coordinate the kitchen team's work
  • Supervise, train and support staff
  • Choose products, manage orders and stock
  • Make hot and cold dishes, starters and desserts
  • Apply and enforce hygiene rules

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the button on the official offer page on Choisir le Service Public.

Good to know:

  • Full-time annualised hours: 1,607 hours per year, about 43 hours per week
  • Hours between 6:00 and 17:00, with a 30-minute lunch break
  • Leave guaranteed during school holidays, at least 6 weeks in summer
  • If shortlisted, interviews planned for 17 and 19 November 2026

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.

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