Job Title: Cook
Location: Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Worksite: U.S. Government Premises / MSG Residence
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, excluding French holidays
Important Location Requirement:
Only candidates currently residing in Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, or the nearby surrounding area should apply. Applicants must be able to reliably commute to the place of performance Monday through Friday.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Cook to provide daily meal preparation services for approximately 14 individuals at the MSG Residence in Boulogne-Billancourt. The Cook will prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner five days per week, develop menus, support ingredient planning, follow food safety requirements, and maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare three daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Prepare breakfast during the required order period, generally between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
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Prepare lunch and dinner in individual portions using Government-provided containers.
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Ensure lunch meals are ready by 11:00 AM.
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Develop a 20-day menu cycle for approval.
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Prepare balanced meals using fresh and healthy ingredients.
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Include local, regional, American, and international dishes when appropriate.
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Consider dietary restrictions, religious restrictions, food intolerance, and other special dietary needs when directed.
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Provide ingredient lists to the designated Government representative two weeks in advance.
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Assist with ingredient restocking coordination when required.
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Label meals with preparation and expiration dates.
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Clean the kitchen, dishes, equipment, and appliances after meal preparation.
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Maintain proper hygiene, sanitation, and food handling standards.
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Follow French and European food safety and public health regulations.
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Work professionally in a secure U.S. Government residential environment.
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Wear proper cooking uniform, hair protection, and appropriate kitchen footwear.
Minimum Qualifications:
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CAP Cuisine qualification, Culinary Diploma, or equivalent professional culinary certification.
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Minimum of 2 years of professional cooking experience in a commercial kitchen, institutional kitchen, military facility, hotel, restaurant, or similar environment.
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Experience preparing balanced menus and daily meals.
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Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and kitchen cleaning standards.
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Ability to prepare meals consistently, on time, and in sufficient portions.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Good written and spoken English.
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Must be legally authorized to live and work in France.
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Must currently reside near Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, or the surrounding area.
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Must be able to pass all required background and security screening before beginning work.
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