JOB PROFILE
JOB TITLE: Cook/Gardener
RESPONSIBLE TO: Island Manager
HOURS OF WORK: 40HRS PER WEEK, and upon request overtime
The Cook/Gardener is responsible to the Island Manager for all food preparation for residents and visitors as per the Island Manager’s request, serving, clean-up, kitchen hygiene and all equipment. Ensuring that all food wastes are being properly disposed of according to the Aldabra disposal waste policy. Maintain and upkeep the garden for the island consumption.
Qualifications
Graduate at the School of STA in Food Preparation with at least 3 years working experience in similar
OR
Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 3 years working experience in relevant field
Skills and attributes
- Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised and with flexible hours.
- A friendly, open and confident manner with the ability to deal assertively, but tactfully, with potentially awkward visitors and willing to talk to all visitors.
- Excellent team player able to enjoy life in an isolated international community without frequent transport opportunities. An adaptable and innovative approach to problem solving, with the ability to identify issues which may be significant in terms of policy/strategy and the skill of communicating such issues to the line manager and resolving them.
- Able to maintain a work life balance
- Fully computer literate (MS word, excel, outlook, power point)
- In-depth field experience in nature conservation in Seychelles
- Boat driving skills with at least 10NM and a qualified First Aider/Responder
- Padi Advanced diver
- Understanding of technical issues in maintenance of buildings and equipment (solar energy, water, generators, boat engines, desalination plants, pumps, boat maintenance) and electrical highly desired.
- An organized, pragmatic, problem solving mind.
- Strong communication, public relation, leadership skills required and keen interest in sustainable management.
- Enthusiasm, energy, flexibility and initiative. Sense of humour and commitment to SIF’s mission.
Remuneration
The salary of the position will depend on the qualifications/experience and with other incentives in accordance with the scheme of service for the position
Language
Fluent in written and spoken English
Other languages will an advantage
Apply now with an application form (which can be downloaded from our website, or collected at Mont Fleuri or Vallée de Mai Visitor Centre), your C.V. & a cover letter sent to info@sif.sc. Kindly note deadline for application is 15th September 2023.