Commis Chef FT/PT

We are currently recruiting for various positions within our Kitchens based at our various businesses, The Auld Store, Law, The Station Inn, Braidwood and The Kirkton Inn, Carluke.

If you are an exceptional person, who has ambition and drive to work in the catering industry and is looking to learn from the best, then we want you!

This exciting role will give you the opportunity to develop your skills and prepare food with a difference, while providing a regular income and excellent career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the food preparation process
• Cooking and preparing elements of high quality dishes
• Preparing vegetables, meats and fish
• Assisting other Chefs
• Helping with deliveries and restocking
• Assisting with stock rotation Cleaning stations
• Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards

Qualifications

• Level 1 and 2 Food Safety Awards
• Minimum 6 months relevant experience
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
• Experience of kitchen equipment
• Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
• Competent level of English spoken and written

General Skills

• Basic knowledge of all sections
• Ability to work under supervision of a limited range
• Ability to produce good quality basic food
• Understanding of health and safety
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices
• Good oral communication
• Team management skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Good level of numeracy Enthusiasm to develop your own skills and knowledge plus those around you
• Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
• Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
• Positive and approachable manner
• Team player qualities

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Salary: From £8.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• CARLUKE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person