Relief Chef

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Job title: Relief Chef

Reporting to: Group Head Chef

Location: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Leith

Weekly working hours: 10-20 hrs

Hourly rate: £12.60

The Company

The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) is part of the Artisanal Spirits Co and was formed from the unconventional. We think a little bit differently and have made it our mission to build our whisky community by offering a valuable membership experience that attracts and inspires involvement. We host the world’s most colourful whisky experiences, bringing members together and having fun along the way. SMWS is recognised for its award-winning whiskies and unique and playful approach.

The Society’s mission is to grow our membership while ensuring everyone appreciates a sense of belonging to a like-minded community of whisky lovers. We are now renowned as the world’s leading whisky club, bringing an international community together to share in a constant variety of exceptional and multi award-winning single cask whiskies, enjoyed at colourful whisky tastings, festivals, and events.

Our teams share a common spirit, and an ability to get things done. We have shared goals and behaviours: Respect, Grit and Determination, Innovation and Progression, driven by unique people where diversity in thought and action is our core strength.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Relief Chef to join our team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will cover shifts across all our venues, helping to maintain the smooth operation of our kitchen, ensuring high-quality food preparation and service during busy periods or staff absences, playing a crucial role in ensuring our guests enjoy consistently high-quality food and service. This is a flexible role which can be part-time or full time, depending on the candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a high standard, adhering to the kitchen\’s menu and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, following food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Adapt quickly to the kitchen\’s workflow, equipment, and team dynamics.
• Manage stock levels and assist with inventory checks.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Skills:
  • Strong culinary skills with the ability to prepare a variety of dishes
  • Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Flexibility to adapt to different kitchen environments and menus.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Experience in small kitchen operations or similar settings.
• Familiarity with dietary requirements and allergen management.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with diverse teams.
• A positive attitude and willingness to take initiative.

1. Staff bottle allocation
2. SMWS Staff Membership
3. Private Medical Care with Aviva
4. Group Life Insurance (Death in service)
5. Discretionary bonus scheme
6. 34 days holidays inclusive of statutory days
7. 30% off bottles and drinks at SMWS
8. Income protection and critical illness cover
9. Bike to work scheme
10. Electric car scheme
11. £100 annual allowance for glasses (screen users only)
12. Workplace Nursery scheme
13. Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
14. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
15. Salary exchange pension scheme
16. Charitable Giving and Volunteering
17. Birthday voucher
18. Annual Staff Party
19. Long service award gift and celebration

Details

1. Staff bottle allocation
At the start of each tax year (April) you will receive up to £500 retail value in vouchers to spend on bottles at our venues for you to explore and enjoy our marvellous liquid.

2. SMWS Staff Membership
All of our employees automatically become members of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, the worldwide whisky club with over 40,000 members who treasure flavour and the joy of shared experiences with whisky in its purest form.

3. Private Medical Care with Aviva
All employees at ASC have the option to opt in to this benefit from day 1 of employment. We pay the premium, and you must pay the ‘benefit in kind’. Cover for family is not paid by ASC, however you can add them onto your policy at your own cost, paid through monthly salary payment.

4. Group Life Insurance (Death in service)
Upon completion of 12-month service with the company this benefit provides insurance to cover a lump sum benefit to the employee’s named recipient in the event of their death.

5. Discretionary bonus scheme
The ASC Bonus Scheme is an annual, non-contractual benefit that allows our people to take part in the success of our company.

6. 34 days holidays inclusive of statutory days
Unless your contract of employment states otherwise, full time staff are entitled to 34 days holidays per year at ASC. If you are part time, your annual holiday allowance will be pro-rated.

7. 30% off bottles and drinks at SMWS
Whether visiting venues for food and drinks or to purchase bottles, all employees at ASC will receive 30% off their bill.

8. Income protection and critical illness cover
After 12 months service, employees with eligible conditions who are off work for 6 months and longer receive 66.7% of their base salary until they are fit to come back to work or reach the retirement age.

9. Bike to work scheme
This benefit scheme offers our employees the opportunity to save up to 43.25% on the cost of bicycles and/or safety equipment.

10. Electric car scheme
Please speak to the ASC People Team to request further details.

11. £100 annual allowance for glasses
Employees can claim back up to £100 on prescription glasses or contact lenses annually. This benefit is available for screen users who mostly work on a PC.

12. Workplace Nursery scheme
Our workplace nursery scheme is run by Enjoy Benefits and allows you to pay for your nursery fees before tax and NI deductions on your monthly salary (salary exchange), meaning you can save on the total cost of your monthly childcare.

13. Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
An EAP is a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general wellbeing.
Our EAP service provides a support network that offers expert advice and guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues.

14. Auto-enrolment pension scheme
The Company offers an auto-enrolment pension scheme with Peoples Pension and follows the Government Legislative requirements at all times.

15. Salary exchange pension scheme
Salary exchange pension schemes are a tax efficient way for employees to pay into their workplace pension. They can help you increase your take home pay by lowering your tax and National Insurance contributions. Our scheme is run through Husky, as with the Auto-enrolment scheme, our workplace pensions are with The People\’s Pension.
16. Charitable Giving and Volunteering
We know that many of you have a cause that you are very passionate about, as a result we will match any fund raising you carry out up to £200 per year per staff member. We give every employee an additional day volunteering leave each year, for you to be able to physically support a charity or volunteering activity of your choice.

17. Birthday voucher
As a small token from us, each employee receives a £25 Highstreet Voucher on their birthday each year.

18. Annual Staff Party

19. Long service award gift and celebration
In recognition of employee’s length of service ASC offer milestone rewards such as vouchers and extra annual leave, from 5 years, right up to 20 years’ service

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