Boarding School Chef

• Ntare Louisenlund School Careers
• Rwanda
• Culinary

Ntare Louisenlund School is seeking a professional, skilled and passionate Chef to join our school. Can you imagine helpings to design the school of the future by promoting personalized learning, student agency, and twenty-first century skills? If so, please consider applying. We’re looking to fill the following position for Ntare Louisenlund School (international curriculum) starting on 1^st August 2024.

Who we are:

Ntare Louisenlund School (Rwanda) aims to be the best school in Africa. With the Rwanda plus-STEM programme, it will bring together the best talents from Rwanda in the fields of mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology and act as a hub for training innovation and entrepreneurship and for shaping the future. The 60-hectare campus located in Rwanda’s Bugesera District, a forty-five minute drive from Kigali, can accommodate up to 1000 boarding students

The aim of Ntare Louisenlund School is to provide students with an outstanding international education, allowing them to apply for scholarships at the best universities worldwide. Half of the student body will be selected through a preliminary assessment and financed by appropriate scholarships (plus-STEM stream). The other half of the student body will be made up of students from Africa who wish to complete the IB Diploma as a school-leaving certificate. Their families will finance the schooling themselves. Ntare Louisenlund School is seeking candidacy as an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme and, later, the Diploma Programme.

Stiftung Louisenlund has been running a secondary boarding school in Germany for over 70 years and has developed the plus-STEM programme. It is considered to be one of the top schools in Europe. The non-profit foundation has been an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme since 2008 and has been authorized to offer the IB Middle Years Programme since. Additionally, Stiftung Louisenlund is an accredited New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) school and a member of the Global Education Benchmark Group (GEBG).  Ntare Louisenlund School will be a private school run and managed by Stiftung Louisenlund. All activities will be of a comparable quality at both locations in Germany and in Rwanda. A close partnership will be established with the Rwandan government to select the plus-STEM students eligible for a government scholarship.

Your challenge and responsibilities:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced professional chef to join Ntare Louisenlund School’s culinary team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about preparing, providing nutritious and delicious meals from breakfast, lunch and dinner (local and international) for students and staff. As a professional chef, you will be responsible for menu planning, meal preparation, dining hall management, excellent customers care, supervising cooks and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the overall well-being and satisfaction of our school community through culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Your Main Responsibilities

Menu Planning;

• Develop diverse and balanced menus that meet the nutritional needs of students and adhere to dietary guidelines.
• Incorporate seasonal ingredients and accommodate special dietary requirements as needed.
• Collaborate with school administrators, nutritionists, and stakeholders to create appealing menu options.

Meal Preparation;

• Prepare and cook meals from scratch using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Ensure proper portion control and presentation of dishes.
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and appearance of food items.

Dining hall Management;

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the school dining hall, including staff supervision, scheduling, and training.
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as necessary to maintain efficient dining hall operations.
• Implement and enforce food safety standards and sanitation practices to ensure a clean and hygienic environment.

Culinary Innovation;

• Stay updated on culinary trends, techniques, and best practices.
• Experiment with new recipes and culinary concepts to keep menus exciting and engaging.
• Solicit feedback from students and staff to continuously improve food quality and service.

Collaboration and Communication;

• Work closely with other members of the food service team to coordinate meal service and special events.
• Communicate effectively with the director of hospitality, school administration and students regarding menu changes, dietary concerns, and feedback mechanisms.

Compliance and Regulation;

• Ensure compliance with local and international health codes, food safety regulations, and school policies and not serving leftovers.
• Maintain accurate records of food purchases, inventory, and production for reporting purposes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in the culinary field.

Your Profile

• Proven experience as a professional chef, preferably in a school or institutional setting.
• Culinary masters degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary hotels, resturants or institution with 5 years of working experience.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements, and menu planning principles.
• Proficiency in cuisine techniques across various cuisines and dietary preferences.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire dining hall staff.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing menu needs, dietary restrictions, and scheduling demands.
• Current certification in food safety and sanitation
• Ability to pass a background check and meet other employment requirements as mandated by the school.

We offer:

• A fully equipped school campus with excellent facilities in a beautiful natural setting in Bugesera.
• Optional campus housing on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• An exceptional in-house professional development programme with travel opportunities for further IB professional development.
• Small learning groups.
• An extensive and diverse co-curricular programme and the possibility of taking part in or offering co-curricular experiences for students.
• Collaboration with an experienced, internationally recognized school in Germany.
• Various partnerships with external educational partners.
• A committed, dedicated, and team-oriented faculty.
• An attractive compensation package based on your level of experience. This figure includes the staff housing allowance. All staff salaries are paid in RWF.

Can you imagine working to help us design the school of the future? Then you should apply by 20/04/2024 to [email protected] and share an updated CV, motivation letter and certified electronic copies of degrees and relevant certificates. CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please indicate in the subject line while applying as “Boarding school chef”.