Food Preparation - Marine Security Guard Residence in Bern
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The U.S. Embassy Bern is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and serve three freshly cooked meals daily—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—for seven Marine Security Guards at the MSG Residence in Bern. The cook must be available seven days a week, including weekends and holidays, with work hours tailored to efficiently prepare all meals without requiring full-day presence. Weekend meals may be prepared and pre-portioned on Fridays in compliance with Swiss food safety regulations, provided meals are properly stored and labeled. All meals must be made on-site using ingredients procured according to Embassy guidelines, and the cook must submit a rotating menu plan for approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The position requires strict adherence to local hygiene and food safety standards, including correct handling, storage, and reheating practices. Candidates must hold a valid Swiss food handling or cook certification and demonstrate prior experience preparing meals for groups. The selected provider must be ready to begin service no later than August 1, 2026. Offers must be submitted to bernGSOContracting@state.gov by July 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM GMT. The place of performance is the Marine Security Guard Residence in Bern, with the exact address to be provided upon contract award. This opportunity does not involve a set-aside and is open to qualified individuals or entities meeting all regulatory and operational requirements.
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Bern, CH-BE, 3007, CHESet-Aside
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The U.S. Embassy Bern is seeking a qualified part-time cook to prepare three freshly cooked meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for the Marine Security Guards (MSG) at the MSG Residence in Bern. Meals may be prepared on-site at the MSG Residence kitchen. No full-day presence is required; the cook is expected to work part-time hours sufficient to prepare and serve all three meals.
SCOPE OF WORK:
- Preparation and serving of three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for seven Marines
- Service required seven days a week, including weekends and holidays
- The cook will work part-time hours on-site at the MSG Residence kitchen; exact daily schedule to be agreed upon with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
- Weekend meals (Saturday and Sunday) may be prepared and pre-portioned on Friday in advance, in accordance with applicable Swiss food safety and hygiene regulations; proper storage and labeling of pre-prepared meals is required
- Provider/individual must submit a rotating menu plan for approval by the COR
- Meals must be freshly prepared on-site using ingredients procured in accordance with Embassy guidelines
- Provider/individual is responsible for compliance with all Swiss hygiene and food safety regulations, including proper handling, storage, and reheating of pre-prepared meals
- Place of performance: Marine Security Guard Residence, Bern (exact address to be provided upon award
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidates/providers must hold a valid Swiss food handling/cook certification and comply with all applicable local regulations
- Demonstrated experience in cooking and meal preparation, preferably for groups, is required
- Candidates/providers must be able to commence service no later than August 1, 2026
Interested parties must submit their offers/proposals to Bern GSO Contracting at bernGSOContracting@state.gov no later than July 23, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT.