Founded in 1957, our clients parent Group has over 50 years of experience developing and operating customized supply chain and associated service solutions in demanding environments. Supported by a world-wide network of resources including state – of – the – art warehousing facilities, bulk fuel installations and real time freight tracking capabilities, our client provides workable resolutions to complex client requirements in the areas of food logistics, catering, retail, aviation, site services and fuel management.
Our client is the Support Services Division of this expanding international facilities Group which manages the design, construction and operation of sites for clients who need to operate in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
They are currently seeking Bakers for this division to be based in Chad.
Reporting into the Bakery Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for the production of all types of pastries, breads and cookies as per the location requirements and to practice good housekeeping and personnel hygiene, health and safety / food hygiene.
Under the direction of the Bakery Manager you will ensure that all your work is carried out as per the contract and client specification.
You will prepare all types of pastry, bakery products and breads as per instructions and ensure smooth supply of products to the warehouse / kitchen / restaurant.
Finally you will ensure that all times you have adequate operating knowledge of various bakery tools and equipment.
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Knowledge and Skills:
You should be an energetic and accomplished English speaking Baker who can ideally speak fluently at least one other language ideally French or Arabic.
Your work experience should ideally be supported by vocational bakery qualifications and preferably a food safety qualification.
Experience of working in a retail bakery operation, contracted catering services, in a military environment or for a leading international facilities management provider would be ideal, as would experience of working in post conflict areas, remote sites or in other arduous environments.
You will have an excellent understanding of commercial bakery production operations and specifically a high degree of knowledge on food hygiene including HACCP, food handling and food presentation concepts and knowledge of popular catering and bakery products.
You should possess excellent communication skills in English and one other language, ideally French or Arabic and be able to adapt to rapid changes in a positive manner, work to tight deadlines and pay attention to the detail.
Superb communication skills and instant credibility are essential as you will be inter-facing with a number of people from different backgrounds, nationalities and religions.
This is an outstanding challenge for an accomplished Baker looking for something different.
The basic salary is paid in Euros and is tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee.
In addition there is an annual bonus payable after 12 month’s service which is also paid in Euros and tax free for an Ex-Patriate employee. Accommodation, laundry, local transport, permanent disability and death benefit, bereavement leave and meals are all provided free. In addition you will have the use of a phone to call family and friends and also use of the internet for e-mails etc.
Ex-Patriate employees will receive 40 days annual leave per year. In addition Ex-Patriate employees will receive 1 paid return economy flight in their first year of employment and thereafter 2 return economy flights per year. Mobilization and De-Mobilization flights are also paid for by our client.
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