Do you love creating healthy, delicious, and sustainable meals?
Join us at Field Studies Council Millport, where your skills help fuel an organisation that inspires people to connect with nature.
Why you’ll love working with us:
What you’ll be doing
As Head Chef, you’ll lead our hospitality team to deliver memorable meals for up to 150 visitors.
This role combines hands-on cooking with team management. You’ll be creating nutritious, sustainable menus for diverse diets and allergens, including, but not limited to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, and religious or cultural options.
Typical day:
We’re proud to have achieved the Soil Association Food for Life Served Here Bronze Award , recognising our commitment to healthy, sustainable meals.
Your weekly hours will vary across the year, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
Keen to know more? to learn more about a day in the life of a Chef at the Field Studies Council.
Please view the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of this role.
Where you’ll be based
Millport is a stunning coastal island where nature is your daily backdrop. Imagine working surrounded by sea and hills, with endless opportunities for adventure: coastal exploration, hill walking, snorkelling, rock climbing, kayaking and wildlife spotting
Living and working in Millport isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to combine your culinary skills, love of nature, and sense of adventure every day .
You’ll be part of a close-knit community with a slower pace of life, yet still within reach of Glasgow.
Who we’re looking for
Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so apply early to avoid disappointment. We may close the role early if we have enough suitable applicants.
For questions about the role, call Elke Scheibler on .
If you don’t meet every requirement listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply and tell us about the unique skills and experiences you can bring to the role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate PVG Scheme check with Disclosure Scotland.
Contact Detail:
Field Studies Council Recruiting Team