Executive Chef in Dunfermline

Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. A Scottish professional football club based in the city of Dunfermline. We cater for a number of different events through the year ranging from corporate and private meetings to match days. With a variety of Food & Beverage outlets to choose from, it is an outstanding venue that offers attendees a fun day out. Free parking and tickets for games.

We are looking for a talented Executive Chef to join our team at one of our prestigious locations in Dunfermline.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Hours: 40 per week

You will have previous experience of working within a fast‐paced kitchen at Head Chef level (ideally within either contract catering or Independent Education). You will be excited to work with fresh seasonal ingredients and regularly changing bespoke menus which you create! You will be creative and have the opportunity to showcase your skillset every day.

Role Requirements (tasks & Responsibilities):

• To operate, monitor and control the Food Production and Service Production to ensure that the food is produced and presented to the highest possible standards.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Fresh Food standards are adhered to by all members of staff, making the best use of local, sustainably sourced and in‐season produce.
• Ensure that the menus are planned and devised for their nutritional value, making the best use of current food styles and customer expectations.
• Ensure the prompt service of all meals and service at all times to the company/client standards.
• Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods.
• The Executive Head Chef must ensure that all production, storage and service areas and equipment are maintained in a hygienic and clean condition.
• Ensure that the preparation of all food for sale/service is to be prepared within exemplary standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Keep the Front of house informed of any food running out and pre‐empt any delays in customer waiting.
• Assist in the preparation of planning menus, rotas, placing of orders.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates in line with current health & safety regulations.
• Attend meetings and training courses as required.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure attendance to all staff meetings as required.
• Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to.
• Ensure personal presentation is of the highest standard at all times.
• Ensure all necessary checks are carried out in the service and associated areas for food temperatures.
• Carry out all reasonable requests of the management.

Person Specification:

• Team working abilities, listening skills, the ability to work on own initiative, impeccable personal presentation, hygiene and behaviour to others.
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible as necessary.
• Reliable, honest and able to demonstrate an open attentive approach to customer service.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take some responsibility.

Knowledge / Competencies:

• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Ability to demonstrate a good standard of written English and reading skills.
• Similar experience of customer and/or food preparation environment is essential.
• Hold a recognised cooking qualification such as City & Guild 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Hold a level 3 food Hygiene qualification.

Benefits:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).
• Free meals on duty.
• Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend a friend bonus.
• Unrivalled individual training and development.
• Well established apprenticeship programme.
• Team & company social events.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Workplace pension.
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

About Us: Thomas Franks is a founder‐led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.