Kitchen Hand
Details / requirements:
Kitchen Hand (SZ1 – Internal & External)
British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
Apply before: 13 July 2026
Ref No: 143; Issued date: 29 June 2026
Contents:
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location:
HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)
British Gurkhas Kathmandu (BGK)
Nepal
No of Vacancies: 1
About the job:
Introduction:
Kitchen Hand is responsible for cleaning kitchen, support chefs and equipment care who is directly responsible to Unit Catering Manager (UCM) and Quarter Master BGN (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 recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunity 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:
- Deliver effective cleanliness of catering facilities i.e. butcher room, food production areas, dining facilities, storage area and kitchen areas as directed by Unit Catering Manager.
- Cleaning of all used catering equipment and utensils.
- Follow all the Health & Safety rules and regulations within the catering and BGN premises.
- Ensure to follow the cleaning schedule prepared by the Unit Catering Manager.
- Safe use, maintenance and record keeping of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) items.
- Assist Chef in preparation of fruits and vegetables.
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and within bounds of competence directed by 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. Kitchen Hand is to follow the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. Candidate should be able to work well in a team understanding the duty. 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)
Work Experience:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of Kitchen helper with any Hotels or catering establishment.
- General Knowledge of modern Kitchen utensils.
- Adequate cleaning knowledge to achieve role and responsibilities.
- Basic food safety and allergens knowledge to prevent food poisoning.
- Respond positively to changes.
- Knowledge of cleaning materials & COSHH.
- Understand and implement basic Health and Safety at Work.
- Must be physically and medically fit to undertake arduous work.
Qualification:
- Academic – Minimum Secondary Education (SLC/SEE), Hotel Management Diploma
- Technical – Must have basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- English – Medium level of Written and Spoken
- Nepali – Medium level of Written and Spoken
Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: See this Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant with the behaviours asked for selection and interview).
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits & Working Environment:
- Salary 50,763.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
- Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
- Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds i.e. EPF and CIT (optional).
- Public holidays 10 days and Annual leave 25 days (Annual leave will be increased to 30 days after completing 5 years of service).
- 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependants.
- Child allowance for 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 those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Things you need to know:
Security and Medical Check:
Successful candidates must meet the security and medical requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal. Pre employment medical check will be carried out by BGN.
Selection process details:
You will be assessed on your English language as well as job-related knowledge and skills through Theory and Practical to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
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 no more than 250 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role. (Please don’t repeat your Job history and Qualifications/Training in this section).
Nationality requirements:
Open to Nepali nationals only.
- Apply and further information:
- Please use this Application Form.
- No CV and Certificates to be attached.
- Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: BGN-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk
- Please include “Job Advert 143” in your subject line.
- Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
- Selection will take place by the end of July 2026 at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN).
- Shortlisted Candidates will ONLY be contacted for further selection process.
Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will be disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.
Contact point for applicants:
Email: BGN-CS-Hiring@mod.gov.uk