Charles advertises catering role
Annie honoured for voice that created change
The heir to the throne’s annual review last week revealed that he employed “4.8” chefs and kitchen porters.
Now he wants a chef de partie who will provide staff meals “to the highest s t a n d a rd” and support the head chef with events catering.
Mainly based in London, the adver t says the successful applicant will have to travel to other UK residences “a s required”.
The prince is a frequent visitor to his home at Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate as well as Dumfries House in Ayrshire.
He also spends a week at the Castle of Mey in Caithness every August and also resides at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. The prince is a longstanding advocate of organic farming.
It is not clear from the advert if the new chef is replacing an existing member of staff or is an addition.
“The successful candidate will plan and prepare meals for London- based and travelling staff, operating from other UK residences as required,” says the job advert on the Clarence House website.
“They will assist with the planning and preparation of meals for events, formal dinners, canapé receptions and functions, and liaise with the head chef on menus and budgets.
“Applicants must have demonstrable experience of volume catering and working in a professional
Food fit for a prince?
Annie Lennox.
The new chef de partie would accompany the pro-organic prince on his many trips to Scotland. kitchen, alongside a recognised qualification from a cookery school or college.” The advert continues: “Ca n d i d a t e s m u s t have a pride and passion for the industry, as well as a good understanding and working knowledge of organic food, or an interest to learn.
“Experience of SINGER Annie Lennox now has a top music degree to her name – after being awarded an honorary doct o ra t e f rom the Roy a l Academy o f Mu s i c in London.
Aberdeen- born Lennox studied flute, piano and harpsichord at the academy from 1971, during which time she also sang in various bands. menu planning and working to a time schedule is essential, as is being able to demonstrate a flexible and pro- active approach and working well within a busy team environment.
“A full, valid UK driving licence is required.
“The successful candidate must have the ability to travel to, and work from, other residences across the UK.
“This role will involve evening
Shortly after the end of her studies there, she met Dave Stewart and, with other musicians, formed the band The Tourists.
In 1979 the duo Eurythmics was formed and in its 11 years went on to sell over 80 million albums and achieve 20 international hits.
Lennox then went on to huge solo success with hits and weekend working, on a rota basis.”
In 2014 a former personal chef to Prince Charles claimed that Pa l a c e officials were so paranoid he would be poisoned, a dedicated secret services agent was employed just to watch him in the kitchen.
Michelin Star chef Atul Kochhar claimed a personal minder watched his every move at close quarters. like Why, Walking on Broken Glass and No More I Love Yous.
In her acceptance speech on Wednesday, Lennox said: ” To say that I’m honoured and amazed by this exceptional recognition is a genuine understatement.
“Many of my life experiences can be described as unconventional, idiosyncratic and synchronistic – as this event proves to be no exception.
“By rights, I feel I’m not entitled to be here – but as John Lennon once famously said, ‘Life is what happens to you while you’re making other plans’.”
Jonathan FreemanAttwood, Principal of the Royal Academy, said Lennox had used her voice to “create positive change”.