At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious seasonal dishes and lead a busy lunch service in a vibrant kitchen.
- Company: Join Global Highland, known for its commitment to local produce and exceptional food quality.
- Benefits: Earn £15 per hour with day shifts and transport provided from nearby locations.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic kitchen environment with opportunities to develop your culinary career.
- Why this job: Showcase your culinary skills and creativity while working with fresh, local ingredients.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef or strong background in fresh food preparation is essential.
The predicted salary is between 15 - 15 £ per hour.
The Opportunity
Global Highland are recruiting for a chef to join a busy kitchen team for our client in Kingussie. This is a full-time role on a temporary basis to cover the summer season. Working with exceptional local produce, you would create fresh, seasonal dishes, home-baked cakes and tray bakes, and innovative daily specials that showcase the best ingredients from local suppliers.
Key Responsibility
- Lead and deliver a high-volume lunch service to consistently high standards.
- Develop and prepare daily specials using fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.
- Produce a range of high-quality home-baked cakes, tray bakes, and sweet treats for daily sale.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Manage food preparation, ordering, stock control, and stock rotation.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements.
- Minimise waste and maximise profitability through effective kitchen management.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef or Senior CDP required.
- Strong background in fresh food preparation and high volume service.
- Previous experience in a cafe, brunch, street food or casual dining experience is preferred but not essential.
- Ability to create and cost menus effectively.
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- The ideal candidate should be able to work independently and also take ownership of the kitchen.
What's on Offer
- Primarily day shift hours with a focus on lunch service.
- Rate of pay £15 per hour.
- Transport is provided to the location via minibus from Aviemore/Kingussie/Kincraig so driving is not essential.
Apply now by sending your CV via this advert or contact Sophie at Global Highland for more information.
Grill Chef in Highlands employer: Global Highland Limited
Global Highland is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where creativity and passion for food thrive. As a Grill Chef in Kingussie, you'll enjoy the opportunity to work with fresh, local produce while being part of a supportive team that values your contributions. With primarily day shifts and transport provided, this role not only ensures a great work-life balance but also fosters personal and professional growth in a dynamic kitchen environment.
