Chef

Chef (SZ2 – Internal and External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence

Apply before 17 June 2025

Ref No: 103 Issued Date: 02 June 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ BGN

British Gurkhas Nepal (Kathmandu)

Nepal

About the job:

Introduction:

The Chef is responsible for food service facilities; customer service and equipment care who is directly responsible to Unit Catering Manager (UCM) and Quarter Master (QM) BGN for smooth running and daily management of food service to enable HQ BGN to carry out its core function.

In BGN our civilians underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army. In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.

We recognize that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination.

All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition.

This position is advertised at 40 hours per week.

Job description:

• Security of food items, kitchen and kitchen equipment when responsible.
• Follow the (Joint Service Publication) JSP 456 procedures.
• Any other job as directed by UCM (Unit Catering Manager) and Production NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer).
• Helps in task allocated by Master Chef/Assistant Master Chef.

What you will be doing:

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Asian and European Cooking.
• Support Production NCO Non-Commissioned Officer and No 1 Cook (Head Chef).
• Follow all the Health & Safety rules and regulations in the Cookhouse.
• Ensure to follow the schedule prepared by the Unit Catering Manager.

You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. Chef follows the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. Must be able to demonstrate the Behaviours which is available as a link below.

Success Profiles (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job)

You must have:

• Good written / spoken skills in both English and Nepali language.
• Proven experience, qualifications, and training is preferable for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently.
• You will be assessed on your kitchen skills/hospitality skills and food safety practices through theory assessment, practical assessment and English language skills to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.
• Hospitality qualification, College qualification, training, and exposure to high standard institutions are preferred.

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Click the link for details:

Success Profiles

• Managing a Quality Service
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Changing and Improving

Benefits& Working Environment:

• Salary 66,242.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
• Gratuity after completing three years of service.
• Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT).
• Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
• 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate family members (spouse and children).
• Child allowance up to 18 years.
• Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all terms and conditions and pay-related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Things you need to know:

Security:

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal.

Selection process details:

You will be an assessed-on language (English/Nepali), Kitchen/Hospitality and food safety test through Theory and Practical Assessment to qualify for the interviews after the sifting for the selection processes.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for)

Candidates will be required to provide Prior Employment details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY. NO CV’s to be attached.

Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of Maximum 400 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

Apply and further information:

• Please use this Application Form.
• Please include “Job Advert 103” in your subject line.
• No CV and Certificates to be attached.
• Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the month of June 2025.

Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will be disqualified for this job and future employment with BGN.

Contact point for applicants:

Email: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk