JOB TITLE: Cook/Gardener (Relief/ temporary)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Island Manager
HOURS OF WORK: 40HRS PER WEEK, and upon request overtime
Job Profile
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
• In-depth field experience in nature conservation in Seychelles
• An organized, pragmatic, problem solving mind.
• Strong communication, public relation, leadership skills required and keen interest in sustainable management.
• Enthusiasm, energy, flexibility and initiative.
• Commitment to SIF’s mission.
Remuneration
The salary of the position will be 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 hr@sif.sc or info@sif.sc. Kindly note deadline for application is 10th December 2024.